Sentences with phrase «of best governance practices»

Our business law attorneys counsel boards and management in the application of best governance practices for appropriate oversight and risk management.

In Canada, Ramchandani adds, «we have large financial institutions that have been early adopters of best governance practices,» such as banks, insurance companies, and larger market - cap companies.

Crosbie: We have a very active governance committee — and we're continuing to work on looking at what we need to do to put ourselves at the forefront of good governance practices.

Not exact matches

Last week, I spoke to bank directors in Dallas, Texas, about banking governance best practices as a result of a review that I had conducted for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions.

Coca - Cola should be the industry leader for best practices in corporate governance and pay practices; the 2014 Equity Plan clearly falls far short of this bar.»

And as Magna notes, under the stewardship of Harris, the company's first independent chairman in over 40 years, a wide range of corporate governance best practices have been adopted since Stronach left.

Since the early 2000s, splitting the Chair / CEO roles has become the norm in Canada, and with good reason: more than any other individual governance best practice, Chair / CEO split with an independent chair is highly correlated with adoption of other good governance practices and disclosure.

Other practices at Sanofi also fly in the face of good governance.

Two big announcements last week highlighted the type of risks faced by businesses that don't anticipate and adapt to better environmental, social and governance practices.

And unlike their counterparts, these companies often don't stick to widely - acknowledged best practices in terms of corporate governance — but their results may surprise you.

Following a comprehensive multi-year review process, a refreshed set of bylaws were passed at The Vancouver Board of Trade's 125th AGM, reflecting best practices in association governance.

These are all good governance practices and the proxy advisory firms need to open up the kimono and err on the side of abundance of caution.»

Paradis said both companies had «made significant commitments to Canada in the areas of: governance, including commitments on transparency and disclosure; commercial orientation, including an adherence to Canadian laws and practices as well as free market principles» and «employment and capital investments, which demonstrate a long - term commitment to the development of the Canadian economy.»

After some 15 years of tweaking and polishing the theory and practice of «good» governance, perfectly independent board members remain surprise - prone, estranged from the goings - on in the company, partially informed and lacking the wherewithal to challenge management.

Practical Relevance of Dr Leblanc's Work: Dr Leblanc has facilitated the assessment of boards of directors of public companies that have won governance awards and other forms of peer recognition for their best practices, including from the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, the Chartered Accountants of Canada, the Conference Board of Canada, and the Globegovernance awards and other forms of peer recognition for their best practices, including from the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, the Chartered Accountants of Canada, the Conference Board of Canada, and the GlobeGovernance, the Chartered Accountants of Canada, the Conference Board of Canada, and the Globe and Mail.

According to a recent survey from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, investors appear to place a premium on sustainability: Nearly three quarters (72 %) of those surveyed believe that companies with good environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices can achieve higher profitability and are better long - term investments.

Glass Lewis, the leading independent provider of global governance services, appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Call for Evidence: Impact of the Best Practice Principles for Providers of Shareholder Voting Research and Analysis.

The company has also proposed several charter amendments as part of its efforts to adopt corporate governance best practices, including board declassification, providing for the removal of directors with or without cause, a reduced supermajority requirement to amend bylaws regarding special meeting rights and the elimination of supermajority requirements for certain provisions of the bylaws.

She is a Charter Member of the Drafting Committee of the Best Practice Principles for Governance Research Providers, which was established in February 2012 upon conclusion of the European Securities and Markets Authority consultation regarding the proxy advisory industry.

The team comprises regional specialists for the 100 + markets covered by Glass Lewis, as well as experts within Glass Lewis» issue - specific practices focused on the analysis of mergers and acquisitions, other financial transactions and contested meetings; compensation; and environmental, social and governance («ESG») issues.

Based on ideals of public consensus and trust, GBX's rigorous listing process will strive to allow the community to flourish whilst protecting participants with AML / KYC, corporate governance and best practices.

By looking at the Long View results in aggregate, there is an opportunity to examine whether or not family firms are adopting governance best practices, and highlight areas of strength and potential weakness.

All of these companies were widely held and all had boards made up of outstanding individuals, and yet best practices in good governance did not save the day.

We're aware of two studies of nonprofit board diversity that found that diverse boards are associated with better fundraising and social performance, as well as with the use of inclusive governance practices that allow the board to incorporate community perspectives into their strategic decision making.

In 2009, the Chairman of the board of CP Rail asserted that the company had put in place the best practices of corporate governance; that year, CP was awarded the Governance Gavel Award for Director Disclosure by the Canadian Coalition for Good Ggovernance; that year, CP was awarded the Governance Gavel Award for Director Disclosure by the Canadian Coalition for Good GGovernance Gavel Award for Director Disclosure by the Canadian Coalition for Good GovernanceGovernance.

According to the company, the sustainability index includes companies listed on the BMV that incorporate best international practices with regards to social responsibility, environmental management and corporate governance based on an independent evaluation undertaken by the rating firm Empowering Responsible Investment and the Center of Excellence for Corporate Governance of Universidad Anahuagovernance based on an independent evaluation undertaken by the rating firm Empowering Responsible Investment and the Center of Excellence for Corporate Governance of Universidad AnahuaGovernance of Universidad Anahuac del Sur.

The cornerstone of our plan has been to launch a new company that represents the best practices in corporate governance and transparency.»

As a member of Play Therapy Ireland and the Psychological Society of Ireland, she adheres to strict codes of practice, including clinical supervision, continuing professional development and clinical governance, as well as to Ireland's child protection guidelines Children First.

Even a # 1 million shareholding does not hold sway with executives who ignored a rebellion by 36 % of shareholders to make their Chief Executive also Chairman in contravention of good corporate governance practices in 2005.

He is also currently a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster teaching innovations in democratic practice, as well as a research assistant at INLOGOV, University of Birmingham researching accountability in local governance.

The Centre of Governance and Human Rights at Cambridge University is a multi-disciplinary research endeavour committed to advancing thought and practice within areas of critical importance to global justice and human well - being in the twenty - first century.

Jennifer Welsh is Professor in International Relations, University of Oxford and Co-editor (with Vaughan Lowe, Adam Roberts, and Dominik Zaum) of The United Nations Security Council and War: The Evolution of Thought and Practice since 1945, (Oxford University Press, 2008) and (with Ngaire Woods) of Exporting Good Governance: Temptations and Challenges in Canada's Aid Program (Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2007).

«The report leaves much to be desired and we think that there could have been a better way of reaching the conclusion that every Ghanaian would want in line with good governance practices,» the CPP Youth League Secretary, Hardi Yakubu said to Citi News.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today praised members of the state Assembly who yesterday voted 132 to 0 in favor of legislation that would reform the governance structure of the Queens Library and require the Library to adopt best practice reforms aimed at increasing the transparency of the Library's operations.

At the collaborative governance conference, speakers and panel discussions examined case studies, shared best practices and discussed examples of how New York State will continue to serve as a partner in creating sustainable, integrated communities and boosting bottom - up economic development efforts.

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz today praised members of the state Senate who early this morning voted 59 to 1 in favor of a bill that would reform the governance structure of the Queens Library and require the Library to adopt best practice reforms aimed at increasing the transparency of the Library's operations.

In doing this, we are taking measures to reduce the cost of governance and increase expenditure on infrastructure and ensure environmental best practices.»

SERAP also urged the Special Rapporteurs to «prevail on the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to decline to sign the bill into law; and on the House of Representatives and the Senate to exercise their legislative powers for good governance, and ensure a safe and enabling environment for civil society organizations both in practice and rhetoric, in line with the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) and the government's international human rights obligations and commitments.»

We call on President Nana Akufo - Addo to direct a reversal of these illegal decisions and acts of malfeasance as well as take appropriate steps to restore good corporate governance practices in our state - owned enterprises, in this case ADB.

Local Progress provides its membership with policy and governance best practices, space to build solidarity, and the opportunity to partner across cities as part of a national progressive movement.

Importantly, besides reducing business overheads of individual enterprises, this will also ensure adherence to best corporate governance practices, a crucial element in making a success of small scale businesses.

The Minority Leader reminded that best corporate governance practices require that the Board of Directors approve financial transactions of the bank and not the Finance Minister

The model of hospital administration in this publication actually has lots of semblance with contemporary models in the US, UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and Canada where there is a board of directors / governors with a Chairman (does not have to be a Medical Doctor), a CEO / President / Hospital administrator (does not have to be a Medical Doctor) and a CMD / MD / CMO / Executive director medical services etc (Is ALWAYS a Medical Doctor — different names but similar portfolio — In Nigeria we always look up to these countries for direction with respect to global best practices so I do not understand what the commentator code - named afam6nr means by «Obviously, this writer has not attended any Business School Training and has no knowledge of Business Administration» — My advice to afam6nr is to do a little study of the different heath system of the world (specifically regarding corporate governance, organisation and administration of tertiary hospitals) and after this little research come back and comment on his findings!

Parker's paper furthers the discussion of governance and good practices in geoengineering research in the absence of both national legislation and international agreement, a topic raised last year in Science by Keith and Edward Parson of UCLA.

Speaking about the policy options emerging from the four regional assessments, Watson said: «Although there are no «silver bullets» or «one - size - fits all» answers, the best options in all four regional assessments are found in better governance, integrating biodiversity concerns into sectoral policies and practices (e.g. agriculture and energy), the application of scientific knowledge and technology, increased awareness and behavioural changes.»

For example, they have collected examples of institutions» best practices, such as implementing multiyear contracts and allowing NTT faculty members to participate in governance.

We call upon governments to improve the governance of science by empowering women and young scientists, stimulating policy debates, exchanging knowledge of best practices and lessons learned, and by strengthening local institutions.

In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings methodology.

The criteria for the Social Innovation Leadership Award include the following: Effective and sustainable mobilization of resources in support of program and project work, including support from local communities, incorporating ethical values, efficient management of financial and human resources, good governance practices, transparency and accountability, and effective communication, and finally, involvement in communities and protection of the environment.

In fact, Moe concludes that incremental change in school governance and practice is the best option both because of the clear preferences of the American public and the low risk attached to staging change over time.