“2016 HKIoD Corporate Governance Score-card” – Hong King Institute of Directors – February 14, 2017
On February 14, 2017 the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (KHIoD) announced the results of the 2016 KHIoD Corporate Governance Scorecard. In a press release, the HKIoD explained: “The surveyed sample consisted of 120 firms versus 121 in the last survey in 2012. The survey also corresponded to the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance (2015 […]
“Shareholder revolt called against Franklin Templeton” – Financial Times – February 12, 2017
On February 12, 2017 the Financial Times reported that Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd (PIRC), the UK independent corporate governance and shareholder advisory, has advised shareholders to vote against the executive pay package at US fund company Franklin Templeton. PIRC labels executive compensation at Franklin Templeton “excessive.” In a report, PIRC also recommends that […]