Document sets out expectations for boards of directors of federally regulated financial institutions
New guidebook provides 29 recommendations covering eight key governance areas
Revisions aim for a more focused and effective approach to governance of Canadian financial institutions
Federal and provincial lobbyist registries suffer from a number of deficiencies that undermine their usefulness to investors
Issues relating to board independence and effectiveness accounted for 46% of contrarian votes from the pension manager over the past year
The changes are intended improve the functioning and flexibility of the BIS board
Peer review recommendations aim to improve corporate governance of financial institutions
The Investor Stewardship Group unveils initiative focused on U.S. institutional investor stewardship and corporate governance
International financial monitoring body to publish report in 2017
The federal financial services regulator plans to begin consultations with the industry this fall