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OSFI releases draft revisions to its Guideline on Corporate Governance

Posted in Corporate Governance, Regulation

On August 7, 2012, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released for public comment draft revisions to its Guideline on Corporate Governance.  The draft Guideline updates the original version, first published in 2003, and includes refinements in the areas of board effectiveness, including composition and competencies; risk governance, including risk appetite and… Continue Reading

Financial Services Reform Adopted in United States: Sweeping New Rules Will Affect All U.S. Public Companies

Posted in Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, Regulation

On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act), which in various iterations has been the subject of intense debate on Capitol Hill for much of the past year. The Act will bring about a major revamping of the U.S. financial regulatory landscape, including the… Continue Reading