RiskMetrics Issues FAQs for Tax and Governance Havens

Written by Ed Hauder on January 13, 2010 - 0 Comments
Global, RiskMetrics Group (RMG), RiskMetrics Group (RMG) Policies

On January 4, 2010, RiskMetrics issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions on Tax and Governance Havens: International Incorporation Issues.
RiskMetrics identifies the following countries as tax and governance havens:

Anguilla
Antigua/Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Cayman Islands
Guernsey
Isle of Man
Jamaica
Jersey
Liberia
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Monaco
Netherland Antilles
Panama
Virgin Islands (UK)

So what exactly is the consequence for a company to be incorporated in a tax and governance haven? RiskMetrics’ policy [...]

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CEPI Issues Draft Report on Global Stock Plans

Written by Ed Hauder on September 14, 2009 - 0 Comments
Equity Compensation Plans, Global

Last week, the Certified Equity Professional Institute (CEPI) at Santa Clara University released a draft version of its 2009 research project – GPS | Global Stock Plans. “GPS” stands for Guidance, Procedures, and Systems. The draft research report is open for public comment until September 30, 2009. 
The report covers several different areas of global plan [...]

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