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Recent ResearchFebruary 16, 2007 The New York Mercantile Exchange Standards and Safe GuardsThe New York Mercantile Exchange is not only the world's premier market for energy and metals trading, it is also the safest. A sophisticated, intricate system of safeguards substantially mitigates against counterparty credit...[more] February 16, 2007 Corporate and Social Responsibility London Stock ExchangeSource:London Exchange“As a publicly-listed company at the heart of the most international market in the world, integrity is central to our success and we are proud of the way in which we do business.[more] February 15, 2007 Issues Management Council PublicationsSource:IMCThe IMC provides the a variety of issue management literature in the form of books, newsletters and other materials through its publishing affiliate, Issue Action Publications, Inc.[more] February 15, 2007 The Conference Board Identifies Emerging Corporate Governance Practices in Enterprise Risk ManagementSource:The Conference BoardA New Report Describes Findings from a Research Working Group Of Risk and Governance Officers[more] February 15, 2007 American Stock Exchange Trading ComplaintsSource:American Stock ExchangeNASD/ Amex Regulation Division welcomes information from investors. If you believe that you have been subjected to unfair or improper business conduct, you are encouraged to file a complaint. We appreciate your willingness to take[more] February 15, 2007 Disclosure Advisory Board Advocates Benefits of Corporate GuidanceSource:PR NewswireWhite paper: concerns that guidance overemphasizes short-term performance are overblown[more] February 14, 2007 ICGN Founding PrinciplesSource:International Corporate Governance NetworkOrganizations and individuals from various countries have expressed a strong interest in communicating with one another on matters related to the governance of corporations located throughout the world.[more] February 14, 2007 “Fuel-Efficient Car Gap” Growing As U.S. Falls To Two 40mpg+ Vehicles, While Number Of Gas-Sipping Cars Unavailable In U.S. Rises To Well Over 100Source:Civil Society InstituteSurvey: Over 2.5 Million Americans Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles … But Have Been Frustrated; Four Out of Five Want Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Now Off Limits to Them, Seek Hill Action. [more] February 14, 2007 MUNICIPAL SECURITES RULEMAKING BOARD - PUBLICATIONS LISTSource:Municipal Securities Rulemaking BoardPublications list from Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board[more] February 13, 2007 CalPERS, CalSTRS Survey Targets Environmental RiskSource:CalPERS E- NewsA survey by CalPERS and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System found that the world’s utilities are failing to fully respond to the threat of carbon emissions. The pension funds received information from 112 of 265...[more] February 13, 2007 Comprehensive Sustainability Handbook Published by Environmental Law InstituteSource:(CSRwire)The Environmental Law Institute is pleased to announce the publication of a new book that explains how corporations, government agencies, colleges, non-profits, and other organizations can achieve true sustainability in their[more] February 12, 2007 Publications of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals
These publications are an integral part of the Society's efforts to help corporate secretaries and their staffs perform their duties in the most effective manner. They are comprehensive and practical because Society members with...[more] February 12, 2007 Financial Executives International Code of Ethics
Source:Financial Executives International
FEI recommends that all senior financial professionals adhere to a strong ethical code of conduct, sign it annually, and deliver it to their company's board of directors. For many years, members of FEI have signed such a code,...[more] February 12, 2007 Code of Ethics For Certified Providers of Investorside Research
Source:Investorside
To be worthy of investor trust, members shall: Maintain Highest Standards of Integrity and Professionalism, Promote Truth and Fair Representation in Investment Research and Serve Investors Forthrightly.[more] February 10, 2007 Recommendations for an Effective Continuous Audit ProcessSource:David Coderre: Manager, Continual Auditing, Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceUnderstanding What Continuous Auditing Does, How It Works, And Ways To Get Started Will Help Internal Auditors Implement An Effective Continuous Audit Program.[more] February 10, 2007 Corporate ResponsibilitySource:Coca- ColaEvery time people enjoy our beverages, they invite us into their lives. It happens 1.3 billion times a day in more than 200 countries. We are truly a global corporate citizen and, as such, we have a tremendous responsibility to...[more] February 9, 2007 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
Source:CFA Institute
Ethical standards form the cornerstone of CFA Institute, which has established the Code of Ethics and the Standards of Professional Conduct (PDF), to which all members, candidates, and charterholders must adhere. [more] February 9, 2007 Council of Institutional Investors - Corporate Governance Policies
Source:The Council of Institutional Investors
The Council expects that corporations will comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and stock exchange listing standards. The Council believes every company should also have written disclosed governance...[more] February 8, 2007 EIP: Worst Oil Refineries Produce Significantly More Carcinogenic Air Pollution Than Other Facilities, Raising Questions About Consistency Of Oil Industry ReportingSource:Environmental Integrity ProjectRanking of Refineries Finds 10 Worst in TX (6); LA (3) and PA (1); Nine of 10 Worst Plants Produce Only 15 Percent of Refining Capacity, But a Third of Carcinogenic Emissions.[more] February 8, 2007 Value At Risk From Toxic Chemicals In Company ProductsSource:InnovestElectronics, cosmetics, and pesticide manufacturers are among the many companies that could face loss of market share and access to major markets due to “toxic lockouts” according to a new report just issued by Innovest Strategic...[more] February 7, 2007 KLD Reports January 2007 Index ReturnsSource:KLDBOSTON, MA - - KLD Indexes reported its index returns for the month of January. Four of KLD's six indexes outperformed their benchmarks in January. KLD Indexes[more] February 6, 2007 U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Unveils New Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Influenza PandemicSource:US Department of LaborWASHINGTON – The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today unveiled new workplace safety and health guidance that will help employers prepare for an influenza pandemic.[more] February 5, 2007 Treasury Releases FY 2008 Blue BookSource:US TreasuryWashington, DC – The U.S. Treasury Department today released its General Explanations of the Administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Revenue Proposals, often referred to as the Blue Book.[more] February 2, 2007 Give the Animals 5Source:Stop AnimalTests.comPfizer is the world’s largest research-based pharmaceutical company, manufacturing a diverse array of human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and consumer health-care products. Government regulations require some animal testing for...[more] February 2, 2007 Corporate Political Influence through Networked Money: The Case of PfizerSource:Ulf PetterssonThrough the aggregated political influence of a network, corporations such as Pfizer are able to use their money to shape policy in their favor and to the detriment of other interests and democracy. [more] |
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