Posted October 30, 2009 This week a new report, supported by UNEP FI and the PRI, identified public finance mechanisms that could trigger multi-billion dollar investments in low carbon technology in developing economies. The recommendations, such as insurance deals for low carbon funds, aim to catalyse private sector investment in …
Policy Innovations: Dollar slump, Social finance, Coal train wreck, Nail salon labor, The Yes Men, Smallpox; EVENTS: Nonprofit boards, COP15, Web 2.0 and Corporate Accountability
Posted October 29, 2009 We have several great events coming up. Next week our Carnegie New Leaders program hosts Alice Korngold discussing the qualifications for and experience of serving on a nonprofit board. The following week we team up with Japan Society for a trilateral debate on what China, Japan, …
Financial Services Committee and Treasury Department Release Draft Legislation to Address Systemic Risk, “Too Big to Fail” Institutions
Posted October 28, 2009 Washington, DC – Today, the House Financial Services Committee and the Treasury Department released draft legislation to address the issue of systemic risk and “too big to fail” financial institutions. The draft bill will:
Markup Update
Posted October 28, 2009 Washington, DC – This afternoon, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009 by a vote of 67-1. The Committee will reconvene at 10 a.m. tomorrow to continue consideration of the following bills: · The October 16, 2009 Discussion …
Committee Approves Private Advisor Registration Bill with Bipartisan Support
Posted October 28, 2009 Washington, DC – Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 3818, the Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act, introduced by Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D-PA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises. The Committee passed H.R. 3818 …
New Publication from BoardSource
Posted October 28, 2009 Nonprofit chief executive compensation is coming under increasing scrutiny by the IRS, state regulators, the media, legislators, and potential funders. Does your board have a process that allows you to offer a salary that will attract and keep top talent without compromising your organization’s mission or …
IFC and Global Reporting Initiative Launch Guide on Gender and Sustainability Reporting
Kuala Lumpur, October 27 2009 IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Global Reporting Initiative today launched a practitioner’s guide to help organizations worldwide create opportunities for women, adopt best practices in sustainability reporting, and improve companies’ bottom lines.
EthicsWorld News October 27, 2009
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ITUC OnLine: World Women’s Conference: Gender Equality, a Key to Tackling the Crisis
World Women’s Conference: Gender Equality, a Key to Tackling the Crisis Brussels: 21 October 2009 (ITUC OnLine): The first ITUC World Women’s Conference, “Decent Work, Decent Life for Women: Trade Unions Taking the Lead for Economic and Social Justice & Equality” ends today with a series of recommendations that aim …
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