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On February 13, my colleagues Seth Engel, Linda Hesse, and Armelle Sandrin-Deforge will participate in the second session of Jones Day's 2024 Monthly Public Company Speaker Series. They will discuss key disclosure, governance, and executive compensation considerations for the board and management, including trends and developments in ESG; SEC rulemaking and enforcement activity; and investor and proxy advisor policies. Click here to register for this virtual program: https://ow.ly/sqoi50Qxxkg #ESG #corporategovernance

On February 13, my colleagues Seth Engel, Linda Hesse, and Armelle Sandrin-Deforge will participate in the second session of Jones Day's 2024 Monthly Public Company Speaker Series. They will discuss key disclosure, governance, and executive compensation considerations for the board and management, including trends and developments in ESG; SEC rulemaking and enforcement activity; and investor and proxy advisor policies. Click here to register for this virtual program: https://ow.ly/kbQi50QxJiz #ESG #corporategovernance

Institutional investors are evolving to assume new roles and processes. This new normal is creating its own challenges for firms. Fortunately, solutions exist. In this Rimes sponsored white paper entitled, “Solving the enterprise data challenge for institutional investors,” we explain what firms can do to ensure the best outcome in their evolution. Download the report to learn more.  https://lnkd.in/gMVb6fvJ #EDM #institutionalinvestor

(1) Companies with the ROE over 15% have higher market capitalization, foreign ownership, and Tobin's Q, and naturally higher ROA, while the opposite tends to be true companies with low ROE. (2) Groups with ROE above 15% have generally improved their corporate governance practices, but they still need to address their use of cash in order to further improve return on capital. (3) It's clear that companies with low ROE have the form of board practices but not the substance, and that they don't have a clear policy for increasing return on capital.

Workiva can be a powerful tool for companies embarking on IPO journeys, helping them: 1. Meet deadlines with ease 2. Minimize errors and non-compliance risks 3. Improve collaboration and communication 4. Save time and resources By leveraging Workiva's capabilities, companies can focus more on their core business and prepare for a successful IPO launch.

🔥 Per Barron's, close to 100 companies recently have filed confidentiality with the Securities and Exchange Commission for initial public offerings and plan to list on Nasdaq, according to Adena Friedman, Nasdaq’s CEO. Workiva can be leveraged to create, manage, and file documents related to critical capital market transactions, including M&A, IPO, equity and debt offerings. Example Private to Public Journey through Workiva: 1. Capital Markets Transaction 2. SEC Reporting 3. Set up an internal controls framework to support SOX 404a & 404b 4. Document company policies and enterprise risks 5. Set up an ESG framework 6. Perform audit's over Financial Reporting and ESG data https://lnkd.in/euzHT4dK #secreporting #capitalmarkets #esg #sox #audit #enterpriserisk #genai #machinelearning #policymanagement #iporeadiness #grc

An overview of the alpha, representative, and liquid models of ecosystem governance. #corporategovernance #organizationalstrategy #executivestrategy

How can investment firms break down operational siloes and enable better data-driven decision making? Join LSEG’s Kristin Hochstein, Global Head of Pricing & Reference Services, and other leaders on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:55 pm EST for an in-depth panel discussion exploring how the right #DataFramework can enhance your organization’s workflow efficiencies. View agenda and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gRMSKAWD #LSEGDataAndAnalytics #InvestOps #InvestmentOperations #Buyside #PricingAndReferenceData

Ready to position your business for triumph in the upcoming IPO landscape? 🧗🏻♀️Begin focusing on ICFR today. 👀 Dive into this insightful video to learn more. ⬇️ https://okt.to/Jv1ExT