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Blackstone, Pactera insiders make $680 mln offer 
20 May 2013
Pactera Technology International Ltd said on Monday that Blackstone Group LP <BX.N>, together with the company's management, made a $680.3 million non-binding proposal to take China's largest technology outsourcing firm private...
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Dell says cannot disclose more information to Icahn yet 
20 May 2013
Dell Inc said in a letter to suitors Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management that the company would not provide more information about itself unless the board determined that their proposal was "superior" to founder Michael Dell's...
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In Canada, say on pay remains a work in progress  Premier Article
17 May 2013
Despite the hopes of many public issuers, executive compensation remains a hot-button topic among regulators, the media and investors worldwide…
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Private equity 2013: strong governance helps PE portfolio companies succeed  Premier Article
16 May 2013
The success of private equity portfolio companies is often credited to their governance practices. A rationale for their...
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Hess seats 3 activist-backed directors, ends proxy fight 
16 May 2013
Hess Corp will put three directors backed by hedge fund Elliott Management onto its board, settling a months-long feud over the oil company's governance and long-term strategy...
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Corporate governance watch: Elliott attempts to end proxy battle with Hess with joint board proposal 
15 May 2013
Elliott Management Corp attempts to end the proxy battle it has waged against Hess Corp with a new proposal for a jointly run board…
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CEO of SocGen Russia unit held over suspected kickbacks 
15 May 2013
The chief executive of Societe Generale's Russian unit was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of taking bribes, dealing a blow to one of the few foreign banks that has dared to challenge Russia's dominant state banks...
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Abu Dhabi fund names ex-Deutsche Bank exec as infrastructure head 
15 May 2013
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, has hired a senior Deutsche Bank AG executive to head its division that handles global infrastructure investments...
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Hedge fund proposes revamped Hess board to end proxy fight 
14 May 2013
The activist investor engaged in a proxy battle with Hess Corp has proposed a new board for the oil producer that would include all nominees put forward by both sides ahead of a vote on Thursday...
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Hedge fund nominees to Hess board to forgo special pay package 
13 May 2013
An activist hedge fund's nominees to the Hess Corp board of directors said they were waiving their right to receive a special pay package from the fund if the oil and gas company outperforms its peers under their watch...
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In Canada, say on pay remains a work in progress  Premier Article
17 May 2013
Despite the hopes of many public issuers, executive compensation remains a hot-button topic among regulators, the media and investors worldwide…
Analysis
Widened EU bonus cap looks more like a net 
17 May 2013
Widening the European Union bonus cap to include almost all the region's bankers could end up throttling a recovery. A new proposal from the European Banking Authority...
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Corporate governance watch: companies criticize ISS over peer group selection methodology 
17 May 2013
Recent proxy supplement filings indicate that ISS and Glass Lewis frequently differ on their say-on-pay recommendations…
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T. Rowe Price CIO lines up with JPMorgan's Dimon 
16 May 2013
T. Rowe Price Group Inc Chief Investment Officer Brian Rogers backed keeping JPMorgan Chase & Co's Jamie Dimon in his dual roles of chairman...
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Prudential pay plans prompt shareholder dissent 
16 May 2013
A significant minority of investors at Insurer Prudential voted against Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam's 2012 pay deal on Thursday, delivering a rebuke to leadership...
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Hedge fund nominees to Hess board to forgo special pay package 
13 May 2013
An activist hedge fund's nominees to the Hess Corp board of directors said they were waiving their right to receive a special pay package from the fund if the oil and gas company outperforms its peers under their watch...
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RBS moves executives to prepare for Citizens share sale 
9 May 2013
Royal Bank of Scotland's chief executive Stephen Hester has moved two of his key lieutenants into new roles as he prepares for a sale of shares in its U.S. arm Citizens Financial Group...
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Shareholders back Aviva pay one year after revolt 
9 May 2013
Investors in British insurer Aviva have backed the firm's new management team one year after a vote against executive pay plans that led to the departure of its chief executive...
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U.S. audit watchdog wants more insider business deal scrutiny 
7 May 2013
Corporate auditors would be required to look more closely at insider business deals, like those used in many Chinese company frauds, under a rule the U.S. audit regulator proposed on Tuesday...
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JPMorgan should have independent chairman, new directors -firm 
7 May 2013
A second proxy advisory firm has said that JPMorgan Chase & Co should have an independent board chairman over its chief executive officer as well as some new directors...
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Social media can amplify parody-related copyright risks  Premier Article
16 May 2013
Conflicting rules on to whether, and to what extent, copyrighted materials can be parodied in Europe and North America mean…
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China Mobile beefs up supervision after audit finds accounting problems 
10 May 2013
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator by subscribers, said its unlisted parent is beefing up its internal supervision after a government audit office highlighted problems in accounting practices and internal management...
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Breakingviews: BofA's MBIA settlement more than pays for itself 
7 May 2013
Bank of America's legal settlement with bond insurer MBIA pays for itself, and then some. Agreeing to resolve disputes over losses from old toxic sludge cheered shareholders on both sides...
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Outside the ordinary course: special business at shareholder meetings requires preparation, planning  Premier Article
6 May 2013
The “meat and potatoes” of a Canadian issuer’s annual meeting of shareholders comprises three elements – the consideration of the issuer’s…
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SEC shifting post-crisis enforcement focus to client risk management, liquidity, official says  Premier Article
30 Apr 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is shifting its enforcement unit away from credit-crisis-era cases to new market problems...
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Disclosure watch: sequestration cuts cause concern and belt-tightening in aeronautics, defense 
29 Apr 2013
Automatic cuts to federal spending initiatives, or budget sequestration, are hitting large companies hard, particularly those that rely upon…
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IPO watch: Qiwi registration statement discloses Cyprus-related risks 
26 Apr 2013
Russian online instant-payment operator Qiwi Plc filed a registration statement with the SEC in connection with its $240.4 million initial public offering…
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Investors seek dividends, issuers focus on policy concerns  Premier Article
26 Apr 2013
The current economic environment has made for a rather ironic trend, whereby cautious investors are seeking out dividend…
Analysis
Corporate governance watch: AP Twitter hack exposes corporate social media risks 
24 Apr 2013
The recent hacking of the Associated Press’s Twitter account illustrates the security risks of social media use…
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U.S. SEC looks to ease rules for launching ETFs 
23 Apr 2013
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may revive a proposal that would make it easier and cheaper to launch certain kinds of exchange-traded funds...
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Corporate governance watch: Icahn discloses new Transocean director, dividend proposal fails 
17 May 2013
On May 17, Carl Icahn filed a 13D announcing that one of his nominees, Samuel Merksamer, was successful in winning a seat on…
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Activist investor says Petrogrand should exit Russia 
17 May 2013
An activist hedge fund has urged Swedish oil and gas company Petrogrand AB to drop exploration activities in Russia, explore strategic alternatives and replace...
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Transocean chairman voted out, $2.24/shr dividend backed 
17 May 2013
Transocean Ltd said shareholders voted out Chairman Michael Talbert at the annual meeting on Friday and backed a nominee of activist investor Carl Icahn...
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In Canada, say on pay remains a work in progress  Premier Article
17 May 2013
Despite the hopes of many public issuers, executive compensation remains a hot-button topic among regulators, the media and investors worldwide…
Analysis
Hess seats 3 activist-backed directors, ends proxy fight 
16 May 2013
Hess Corp will put three directors backed by hedge fund Elliott Management onto its board, settling a months-long feud over the oil company's governance and long-term strategy...
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Corporate governance watch: Elliott attempts to end proxy battle with Hess with joint board proposal 
15 May 2013
Elliott Management Corp attempts to end the proxy battle it has waged against Hess Corp with a new proposal for a jointly run board…
Analysis
Breakingviews: Dan Loeb's breakup plan deserves Sony's ear 
14 May 2013
Dan Loeb is taking Japan's economic renaissance at face value: the hedge fund manager wants Sony to spin off its entertainment arm. Though activists rarely prevail...
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Bid watch: Icahn with Southeastern team up in another hostile offer for Dell Inc 
13 May 2013
Activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc, two of Dell Inc’s largest shareholders, have teamed up to…
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Icahn, Southeastern mount challenge to Dell buyout 
10 May 2013
Activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc, two of Dell Inc's biggest shareholders, have proposed an alternative to a buyout deal led by founder Michael Dell...
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JPMorgan board unanimously backs Dimon as chairman, CEO -letter 
10 May 2013
Two ranking JPMorgan Chase & Co directors issued a letter to shareholders on Friday arguing against recommendations by proxy advisory firms to split the duties...
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Shareholders press boards to address sustainability reporting  Premier Article
10 Apr 2013
The 2013 proxy season has underscored shareholders’ growing interest in corporate disclosures related to sustainability goals...
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Form 10K disclosure: companies concerned about climate change, air-quality regulations  Premier Article
14 Mar 2013
New regulations pertaining to climate change have the attention of major industry sectors, and, in particular, electric power and mining companies…
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Form 10K disclosure: filings reveal companies’ new civil unrest concerns  Premier Article
20 Feb 2013
The recent breakout of civil unrest in key areas around the world is significantly affecting companies’ business operations…
Analysis
Corporate governance watch: private equity investments under fire  Premier Article
26 Dec 2012
Last week, private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP announced its plan to sell its investment in Freedom Group Inc, the owner of Bushmaster Firearms…
Analysis
Energy companies disclose challenges as 2013 approaches  Premier Article
31 Oct 2012
Energy companies face ongoing regulatory and economic challenges. The industry expects some relief from the changing economic landscape, but regulatory issues…
Analysis
EU scraps gender quotas despite increasingly divergent equality legislation  Premier Article
25 Oct 2012
The European Commission has stepped back from imposing pan-European gender quotas for listed companies after suggestions that binding quotas would breach European laws…
Analysis
David Lerner's firm ordered to pay $12 mln to customers  Premier Article
22 Oct 2012
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said on Monday it had sanctioned David Lerner Associates Inc to pay about $12 million to customers that bought into a $2 billion real estate...
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SEC faces litigation risks over foreign payments rule  Premier Article
18 Oct 2012
A controversial U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rule published on September 12, 2012 is being challenged by four industry groups alleging…
Analysis
Public company dealings with Canada’s First Nations  Premier Article
27 Sep 2012
For companies doing business in Canada, the establishment of effective working relationships with Canada’s aboriginal peoples can be necessary for any ongoing…
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Breakingviews: No good deed unpunished for US corporate citizens  Premier Article
13 Sep 2012
No good deed goes unpunished for U.S. corporate citizens. The likes of Apple and Whole Foods draw far more protests than rivals that pay less attention to social responsibility, new research...
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Royalty raises Elan bid, issues ultimatum to shareholders 
20 May 2013
Elan announced its second major drug deal inside a week on Monday and said it would buy back more shares as it continues to bat against a $5.7 billion takeover bid from U.S. investor Royalty Pharma...
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Blackstone, Pactera insiders make $680 mln offer 
20 May 2013
Pactera Technology International Ltd said on Monday that Blackstone Group LP <BX.N>, together with the company's management, made a $680.3 million non-binding proposal to take China's largest technology outsourcing firm private...
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U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Fidelity whistleblower case 
20 May 2013
In a case involving whistleblowers at Fidelity Investments, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether mutual fund employees are subject to the same whistleblower protections as workers at publicly traded companies...
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Websense to go private after years of slow growth 
20 May 2013
Websense Inc said it had agreed to be taken private by Vista Equity Partners in a deal that values the online security firm at about $907 million, a move that should come as a relief to investors after years of weak sales from its legacy business...
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Dell says cannot disclose more information to Icahn yet 
20 May 2013
Dell Inc said in a letter to suitors Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management that the company would not provide more information about itself unless the board determined that their proposal was "superior" to founder Michael Dell's...
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Elan to fund buying spree with USD800m high-yield bond 
20 May 2013
Irish drugmaker Elan will stage a return to the bond market this week with a USD800m high-yield offering that will fund share purchases, capital expenditure and acquisitions...
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Elan strikes more deals, agrees second share buyback 
20 May 2013
Irish drug firm Elan agreed on Monday to buy two private drug firms, spin-off its one experimental drug and buy back more shares to give a firmer idea...
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Dealtalk: Warner Chilcott buy may be Actavis' best takeover defense 
17 May 2013
U.S. generic drugmaker Actavis, the subject of intense takeover speculation, may have found its best defense: a potential purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc...
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Widened EU bonus cap looks more like a net 
17 May 2013
Widening the European Union bonus cap to include almost all the region's bankers could end up throttling a recovery. A new proposal from the European Banking Authority...
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Bankers see M&A recovery after deals drop 7 pct so far in 2013 
17 May 2013
A drop in European takeovers has depressed global merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity so far this year, but bankers see activity picking up as a rally...
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