corporate governance News

‘Mega Trends’; Optimism at the EIF 2014 Conference; DIMA CEO Interview

Ireland has been through some difficult economic times, but this year’s European Insurance Forum, held at the Four Seasons Hotel on May 15 and 16, highlighted the progress that’s been made, and the bright prospects for the future, as well …

Marsh Creates Large, Mid-Size Corporate Division in UK & Ireland

Marsh has announced a new corporate division within its UK & Ireland business. Bringing together its National Corporate and Risk Management Practices across the region as well as Marsh Risk Consulting, the corporate division will serve mid-size and large corporates …

Activist Chairmen, Independent Directors Challenge CEOs, ‘Country Club’ Boards

In the summer of 2011, Yahoo Inc.’s board decided enough was enough. Directors had seen the Internet giant’s stock languish, and the answers they got from Carol Bartz, chief executive at the time, fell short of their expectations. So, the …

EU Doesn’t Need More Corporate Governance Rules Say Risk Managers

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has told the European Commission that it should start with “implementation and robust enforcement” of existing EU corporate governance rules on risk management, rather than creating new ones now. FERMA made the …