One-quarter of CEOs in a recent survey say the greatest threat to their job security is their own CFO. What boards should watch for in this key relationship.
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When a press release is distributed, most issuer teams treat the process as complete. In reality, this marks the point at which AI systems begin processing, interpreting, and positioning the announcement for the market.
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published in final form amendments and changes to implement an access model for certain continuous disclosure documents of reporting issuers, other than investment funds (the Access Model).
The Access Model aims to modernize the way annual financial statements, interim financial reports and related management’s discussion & analysis (collectively, CD documents) are made available to investors. The Access Model, which is not mandatory for issuers, provides alternative procedures whereby electronic access may be provided to CD documents instead of following the delivery requirements currently found in securities legislation.
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As the country navigates a period of rapid change, Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens are cutting a path to durable prosperity.
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Corporate governance in Canada continues to evolve in response to heightened investor expectations, an active regulatory agenda and a growing emphasis on board accountability, transparency and oversight of emerging risks. While much of the Canadian framework is principles-based rather than prescriptive, issuers and their boards are increasingly measured against a maturing set of market expectations articulated by securities regulators, proxy advisors and institutional investors.
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Cyber threats continue to rise in frequency and sophistication. Cyber incidents can be costly, damage an organization’s reputation, and create significant stress for employees and leadership, as well as the organization's suppliers and customers. In those moments, the last thing any company wants is uncertainty about what to do.
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