We thought from the outset that the Prudential's attempt to bid for AIG's Asian business was a bid too far. Now some major institutional shareholders are said to try to effect changes in the Pru's executive suite.
But under a regime of proper corporate governance it would never have been possible for the management of a company to stray so far from the wishes of its shareholders. Permission to attempt a significant acquisition (or disposal) always be required beforehand. As a consequence the expensive replacement of senior management would also be unnecessary.
When the SEC announced its decision to stay the climate disclosure rules
pending the outcome of litigation challenging them, it didn’t address the
issue of...
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