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corporate governance

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noun

  1. the balance of control between the stakeholders, managers, and directors of an organization

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Later, at the SEC, he led reform efforts of equity markets and corporate governance.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Moe is one of many analysts at present pointing out the progress made on corporate governance reform which has improved shareholders returns and narrowed the discounts on conglomerate or chaebol shares.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

But PGM strategists expect valuations to eventually narrow their gap with the U.S. as corporate governance efforts gain traction and companies boost stock buybacks.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Garden sees an opportunity to build Fortune Brands over the next decade both organically and through mergers and acquisitions, once better corporate governance is in place, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

At some point early in the summer, he pumped out a thirty-page memo about corporate governance that was evidently so thorough and cogent it became instantly legendary.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama