Latest Dodd-Frank Posts
ISS is Recommending a No Vote on Say-on-Pay — What Next?
Executive Compensation, Public Companies and Securities Some issuers will learn in the upcoming proxy season that ISS is recommending a “No Vote” on their say-on-pay proposal. An outline of a contingency plan is set forth below. STEP 1: Understand the reason for the ISS recommendation and pinpoint any flaws or errors in their logic. STEP 2: Issuers, after consultation with legal […] Read more →
Fed Issues Final Rule and Proposed Rule on Escrow Account Requirements for Home Mortgage Loans
Banking The Federal Reserve Board has issued a final rule and requested public comment on a proposed rule under Regulation Z to revise the escrow account requirements for certain home... Read more →
Another No Vote on the Way?
Public Companies and Securities Tyco International has filed additional definitive proxy materials. The filing states “Further, one of the larger proxy advisory firms, ISS Proxy Advisory Services, has... Read more →
MSRB Publishes Draft Rule Governing Gifts and Gratuities by Municipal Advisors
Broker-Dealer, Municipal Advisors The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, or MSRB, is requesting comment on draft amendments to MSRB Rule G-20 (on gifts and gratuities), which would apply the rule to municipal... Read more →