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Corporate Governance

U.S. corporations employ millions of American workers, create opportunity for employees and shareholders, drive innovation, improve the lives of consumers, and provide health care and other benefits to American families. The way corporations are governed directly affects the well-being of employees, shareholders and consumers.

Business Roundtable advocates for corporate governance policies that help create long-term value, advance the economic interests of workers, shareholders and consumers, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Recent Activities in Corporate Governance

October 31, 2016
News Release

Business Roundtable today issued a new report that proposes specific solutions to improve the outdated shareholder proposal process.

October 31, 2016
Report

America’s top CEOs detail how the shareholder proposal process has fallen out of step with corporate decision-making and capital markets today.

September 22, 2016
Media Resource

Business Roundtable President Details Solutions for Advancing Long-Term Economic Interests of Shareholders, Employees and Consumers

September 21, 2016
Testimony

Business Roundtable President John Engler recently testified during the hearing, "Corporate Governance: Fostering a System that Promotes Capital Formation and Maximizes Shareholder Value."

September 14, 2016
Letter

America’s business leaders have consistently called upon Congress and the Administration to adopt smarter, more effective approaches to financial services regulation that target systemic economic risks without limiting business creativity and innovation.

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