Every year, certain kinds of companies report information on proxy votes to the SEC using Form N-PX. This required form is important for accountability and information sharing. A new rule change in 2022 requires even more disclosures. Discover what's on this important SEC form and who must file it.
What Is SEC Form N-PX?
DFIN hosted a webinar on preparedness to enhance your ESG and Sustainability data governance and management program, in anticipation of expected reporting under the CSDS, IFRS S1 and S2, EU-SCRD and US Climate reporting mandates. The program was designed to help deliver a successful regulatory compliance program.
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As awareness of the importance of climate risks and other ESG metrics grows and as regulatory and market pressures increase, more companies are beginning to prioritize and improve their ESG data collection. This focus on improving data governance, process and controls over ESG data are needed as we begin to see the paradigm shift moving from voluntary and unstructured ESG data and sustainability reporting to mandatory and standardized sustainability disclosures.
At a time when government agencies are mandating new regulations, technology is rapidly changing the faces of business, and macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions are impacting company valuations, a strong internal controls program has never been more important.
"Being on the wrong side of laws and regulations can be very expensive for organizations, both in terms of fines and judgments and in negative hits to the organization's reputations."
Journal of Accountancy
Taking a company public requires a lot of paperwork. Companies preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) can file a DRS submission, which stands for draft registration statement . Even though it's only a draft, the statement can be time-consuming to put together. Fortunately, SEC filing software can make the process easier.
Beginning June 15, 2024, smaller reporting companies must comply with the new SEC Cybersecurity disclosure rule. The rule mandates heightened reporting and disclosure requirements around cybersecurity risks and incidents aiming to help companies preserve investor confidence and build trust with their stakeholders. Are you ready?
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Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) brings business goals and industry regulations into alignment using a systemic approach. GRC encompasses a wide array of systems and processes designed to reduce risk, streamline operations and, ultimately, reduce uncertainty. Learn more about the GRC framework and best practices.
What Is Governance, Risk and Compliance?
In 2002, Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as a response to a series of financial scandals, including those at WorldCom and Enron. The act bears the name of the two congressional representatives who created the legislation and is known as SOX for short. Continue reading for more information about SOX regulations, including compliance.
What Is SOX Compliance?
Tune in to listen to experts from DFIN, Alliance Advisors, American Outdoor Brands and The Williams Companies about the 2024 proxy season and 2025 proxy plans. The featured speakers share their thoughts about emerging trends and recommend strategies for evolving your proxy statements.
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