The company continues to extend the leadership position achieved in 2009, with 35% market share for XBRL-mandated tagging and the highest SEC validation rate in the industry. Now, with an additional $12 million in new capital funding, “we’re at the heart of a great, world-changing opportunity,” said CEO Philip Moyer. Read the rest of this entry »
We reported last month that a variety of groups have petitioned the SEC to require more climate-related disclosures, given that changes in the climate and pending laws, could materially affect business operations. This week the SEC clarified its reporting requirements and posted new guidance – just in time for proxy season. Companies preparing their 2009 annual reports are learning they must consider environment-related issues. Read the rest of this entry »
Ever wonder how your neighbors are spending their money? How do their buying habits compare to your own? Here’s a new website for the nosey where you can find out just what the Joneses are doing – or maybe you’ll discover that you are the Joneses! Read the rest of this entry »
Uh oh. New guidelines from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority warns security firms that they must keep copies of what any business-related communications posted on social networks – not just the official communications, but also of posts by any “associated persons.” Read the rest of this entry »
It’s a 2-part quiz this month. Which of the following directors serve on multiple companies boards – and how would you know?
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After public outcry over the management, or mismanagement, of companies that have cost taxpayers while enriching its executives and directors, the SEC is expanding disclosure on who is in charge, what qualifies a board member, how directors are overseeing risks, and how they are being paid. Read the rest of this entry »
High speed, high volume trading now accounts for over 60% of activity in the US stock market and that percentage is expected to increase in 2010. Is this good for the markets, as its proponents insist, or is the stage being set for a sudden, computer-driven market collapse that can happen too fast for human investors to respond? Read the rest of this entry »
Financial examiners and compliance officers are now on the list of the 30 fastest growing occupations, according to the Department of Labor. Not surprising, the last report, two years ago, listed the type of financial jobs that helped fuel hedge, speculative, and Ponzi economics. Today, the list features jobs that help companies follow the rules! Read the rest of this entry »
Increasingly, companies are including sustainability statements in their annual reports. Some even argue that this is already a requirement, given that the SEC requires companies to report a known trend with uncertain consequences, which is a good description of climate change. Read the rest of this entry »
Which of the following arguments were used by TARP recipients to justify high executive compensation levels?
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