OMB Power Play Could Sideline SEC
The Trump administration is trimming back federal agencies’ rulemaking authority in a move that could curtail the power of the Securities and Exchan...
PCAOB Issues Guidance on Critical Audit Matters
Major League Baseball held this season’s Opening Day festivities last week, marking the official start of the 2019 season. Players who reported for ...
Could Compensation Clawbacks Make a Comeback?
For the second time in less than three years, embattled financial services firm Wells Fargo & Co. is looking for a new CEO. Much like predecess...
Not so Fast: The Curious Case of the FAST Act Dissent
The unique handling this week of public remarks from SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson has piqued our curiosity. We’re talking, specifically, about th...
Investors Want to Know About the ‘S’ in ESG
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the release of Super Size Me, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock’s gonzo-style look at the fast-food industry. The Ac...
Is Third-Party Securities Regulation Having Its Day?
Last year, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink famously fired a warning shot at public company CEOs. In a 2018 letter, he declared that BlackRock—with $6 trill...