Hot Topics

Hot Topics articles discuss matters of importance in the corporate governance environment. They are featured in each issue of Corporate Governance Monthly, a newsletter with the latest information for boards of directors and their committees from the Center for Corporate Governance Web site. Subscribe to this publication to stay connected on the latest hot topics.

Considerations for Navigating the SEC's New Proxy Disclosure Rules

This edition of Hot Topics aims to help companies navigate these new requirements by summarizing their key provisions, offering points to consider when drafting disclosures, and providing additional helpful resources.

Publication date: 2/2010 | File size: 238 KB

Effect of 2009 Governance Reforms Uncertain in the 2010 Proxy Season

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

A recap of the discussion and polling results from the January 6 Deloitte Dbriefs webcast, “The 2010 Proxy Season: A Corporate Governance Makeover?” The presentation explored the anticipated impact of regulatory reforms on the upcoming proxy season and provided a look into the expected hot topics for the season.

Publication date: 1/2010 | File size: 128 KB

SEC’s New Rules Raise the Bar on Proxy Disclosure in 2010

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

This special edition summarizes some of the new requirements of the SEC’s recent rules related to corporate disclosures and considerations for boards and management as they begin to implement those rules in the 2010 proxy season.

Publication date: 1/2010 | File size: 86 KB

2009 Corporate Governance Wrap-up

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

This article recaps some of the significant corporate governance developments that have been finalized in 2009. Questions are provided for directors and management to consider as they implement new rules and regulations in the 2010 proxy season.

Publication date: 12/2009 | File size: 86 KB

Compensation and Risk are the Words of the Day

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

The recent economic crisis has resulted in a greater focus on the amount of risk in incentive compensation plans. Compensation committees may consider performing an incentive compensation risk review to better understand the level of risk inherent in such plans.

Publication date: 11/2009 | File size: 212 KB

What Might Companies Do about the Risk Elephant in the Room?

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

In the current environment, companies are considering improvements to their risk-management processes. This edition of Hot Topics explores the role of the board in risk oversight, proposed SEC rules, and legislative efforts related to risk.

Publication date: 10/2009 | File size: 356 KB

Independent, Non-executive Chairmen of the Board  – The Debate Continues

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

This month’s edition features a discussion of the ongoing debate around independent chairmanship and related proposed disclosure rules, along with an update on how various parties are weighing in.

Publication date: 9/2009 | File size: 83 KB

House Moves Say-on-Pay Closer to Reality

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

Deloitte discusses the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009, a bill recently passed by the House of Representatives. The article explores the key elements of the legislation and includes a set of questions for boards and management to consider regarding executive compensation.

Publication date: 8/2009 | File size: 72 KB

The Pace of Corporate Governance Reform Heats Up

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

An overview of current SEC proposals that would expand corporate governance disclosure practices.

Publication date: 7/2009 | File size: 479 KB

Tracking Changes at the SEC's Division of Enforcement

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

This issue provides an update on SEC Chairman Mary L. Shapiro’s priority of reinvigorating the Division of Enforcement, and includes a discussion of what companies can do to prepare for an SEC investigation.

Publication date: 6/2009 | File size: 68 KB

Governance, Regulation, and Legislation: The Changing Landscape in Corporate America

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

Given the pace of change in corporate America, Deloitte provides insight into the executive compensation and proxy access reforms being proposed by the Obama administration, Congress, and the SEC.

Publication date: 5/2009 | File size: 74 KB

E-Governance: The Next Frontier

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

Technology continues to influence the way in which business is conducted and managed. This article highlights technology that some companies are using to enhance corporate governance.

Publication date: 4/2009 | File size: 73 KB

How Has the Role of the Audit Committee Chair Changed?

Hot Topics article, Corporate Governance Monthly

The credit crisis has added new challenges for the audit committee and, more directly, for the audit committee chairman. Deloitte summarizes areas where audit committees should consider increasing their focus and outlines their fundamental roles and responsibilities.

Publication date: 11/2008 | File size: 106 KB

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