As We See It

Current I Archived

As We See It is a series of publications on corporate governance and compensation issues.

Consultant Independence Revisited

The public furor over consultant independence has softened to a dull roar over the past three years. Recent events will again turn up the volume.

Executive Compensation: Restoring Confidence Without Sacrificing Effectiveness

Immediate steps boards must take to restore confidence in executive pay.

Option Grants Shouldn't Be "All in the Timing"

How to protect the integrity of stock option awards.

COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

Expanded SEC disclosure of companies' use of outside consultants is appropriate, but it is up to company Boards to establish the rules of engagement needed to avoid potential conflicts.

Doing Disclosure Right

The SEC must steer clear of potentially serious data pitfalls in its campaign for improved proxy disclosure.

WILL MORE DISCLOSURE MEAN LOWER PAY?

Perspective on SEC's proposed new rules on executive and director compensation disclosure, announced on 01/27/06.