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27 Jun 2016

Author:
SEC Chair Mary Jo White, US Securities and Exchange Commission

Keynote Address, International Corporate Governance Network Annual Conference: Focusing the Lens of Disclosure to Set the Path Forward on Board Diversity, Non-GAAP, and Sustainability

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Investors and regulators everywhere share a common interest in effective disclosures, robust corporate governance practices and strong corporate cultures, which are fundamental for fair and efficient markets and to achieve sustainable value.  But, as the preamble to ICGN’s Global Governance Principles acknowledges, there are differences from jurisdiction to jurisdiction as to what precisely we are trying to achieve and the tools available to us.  So, I thought I would begin by discussing the regulatory framework in the United States with respect to corporate governance matters and how the SEC, long known as “the disclosure agency,” fits into the framework.  Then, reflecting on the extent of the SEC’s disclosure authority, I will discuss my perspective on the work we are doing on three important subjects on your agenda – board diversity; non-GAAP financial measures; and sustainability reporting...

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