Protests due to economic stress can spill over to companies' credit quality and ratings, Moody's says
The firm will pay nearly $11 million in client compensation after reps boosted their own performance numbers
Proxy advisory firm adopts voting policy changes for upcoming season
Governance and social factors weigh on many issuers' credit ratings
Proxy advisory firm opens consultation on changes to 2023 voting policies
Review considers doing away with dedicated directors, alternate input mechanisms
More directors are female, but few lead boards — and fewer still are CEOs
FCA review finds weakness in oversight
Changes to director election rules, proxy process, expected to enhance boards, shareholder democracy
Failings that inflict broader reputational harm or signal deeper issues are most likely to impact credit ratings