USA: listing standards for reverse merger companies - SEC approves new rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved new rules designed to strengthen the listing standards for reverse merger companies: see here.

USA: NYSE Commission on Corporate Governance - report and principles published

Last year the New York Stock Exchange formed a commission the purpose of which was to develop a set of core corporate governance principles. The Commission's report was published yesterday - see here (pdf) - and sets out ten principles of corporate governance and further guidance.

USA: NYSE corporate governance commission

The New York Stock Exchange has announced that it has completed the formation of its commission on corporate governance. A list of members is available here. The commission's mission statement explains:

The NYSE’s Commission on Corporate Governance will address U.S. corporate governance reform and the overall proxy voting process for publicly traded entities. The Commission will take a comprehensive look at the multitude of issues facing Directors, Management,  Stockholders, regulators and other constituencies in the on-going public debate about best practices for corporate governance".