Section: January 9, 2025 | Vol 30, Issue 2
Hong Kong Exchange Adopts Amendments Strengthening Governance Practices
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) adopted a set of amendments to its Corporate Governance Code aimed at improving board independence, effectiveness and diversity, risk management and capital controls.
Audit Firms Urge SEC to Scrap Rules Requiring Them to Provide More Disclosure
Audit firms have written to the SEC urging the commission to nix new disclosure rules approved by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ((PCAOB) in November.
Costco Stands Ground on Diversity Program
Advocacy group pressure on Costco to drop its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program does not appear to be influencing the retail giant’s approach.