Nasdaq’s new proposed rules on board diversity, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 1, encourages an increase in boardroom diversity for the more than 3,000 companies listed on its United States stock exchange. This post takes a deeper look at the proposed rules as well as practical considerations for companies to consider with respect to board diversity disclosure.
Nasdaq Seeks to Improve Board Diversity with Proposed New Rules
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