Big business bites back at governance foe
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SEAN HARRIGAN has a talent for making powerful enemies. Warren Buffet, the legendary investor, Michael Eisner, Disneyâs boss, Sanford Weill, the Citigroup chairman, and Richard Grasso, the former New York
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When Democratic  presidential contender John Edwards takes to the stump, he  rails against the political clout of corporate America,  promising to limit the power of big business in Washington.
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As president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Thomas J. Donohue has long been obliged to talk tough against federal regulation, especially by the Securities and Exchange Commission. But now, it's personal.
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The International Accounting Standards Committee has been pressured by some European politicians who want the board to be more accountable to governments.
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The online specialist endures a rocky shareholder meeting.
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Arnold Schwarzeneggerâs eco-friendly reputation may have taken a dent in a messy battle over the leadership of the California Air Resources Board.
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Business & money: Government to get tough with bidders for Northern Rock during crisis meetings
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Business & money: Change of emphasis to property development provokes outrage.
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Business & money: Â· Walker review opts for voluntary code of conduct Â· Takeover firms are urged to be more open
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The ousting of fund president Sean Harrigan from Americaâs largest pension fund has been viewed by many as the first Republican victory in a battle to undermine the influence of pension funds like Calpers on corporate governance issues.
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One of the world's top business leaders expresses his fears over the "daunting" challenge of climate change.
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The reputations of two business titans â Warren E. Buffett and Maurice R. Greenberg â came under attack on in the latest corporate corruption trial.
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The new CEO may want to shed non-strategic parts of the business.
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South Africa's ruling ANC is criticised for a scheme charging business leaders to meet government officials.
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New and old business strategies meet in a clash of titans. Who will make the final cut?
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WASHINGTON -- Business interests that have grumbled for years about government regulations are getting the ear of federal officials considering changes in those policies.
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With Blackstone Group  taking heat from investors and lawmakers after its IPO, the man in charge of day-to-day operations faces perhaps the biggest challenge in his more than 30 years on Wall Street.