Corporate Governance
Our work on corporate governance is built primarily on the research and principles contained in The Corporate Governance of Listed Companies: A Manual for Investors.
The difficulty for investors is in knowing what to look for and how and why to look for it, so we address three broad areas of governance: the board, management, and shareowner rights. Within each category, there are areas where we’ve done research and offered practical guidance, including discussions of the structure, independence, and responsibilities of boards and the disclosure of possible conflicts of interest that may impact investors' interests.
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We’re expanding our research on corporate governance with two recent supplements to the Corporate Governance Manual:
The Compensation of Senior Executives at Listed Companies: A Manual for Investors helps investors understand how boards develop and decide on compensation systems for the individuals hired to manage these companies.
Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors at Listed Companies: A Manual for Investors addresses key, non-financial risks and opportunities that investors may confront, and suggests ways to evaluate these issues.
Comment Letters
- Tokyo Stock Exchange - Listed Company Corporate Governance Questionnaire for Investors, 25 July 2008 (PDF)
Podcast
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to David R. Beatty, CFA, discuss the following: Does
Governance Matter to Long-term Investment Performance?