NASDAQ Proposes New Listing Standards Relating to Independence of Compensation Committees | Practical Law

NASDAQ Proposes New Listing Standards Relating to Independence of Compensation Committees | Practical Law

NASDAQ proposed rule changes to comply with the SEC's requirement to have independent compensation committees. The new listing standards require, among other things, a standing compensation committee of at least two independent members and outline factors that would disqualify board members from the compensation committee.

NASDAQ Proposes New Listing Standards Relating to Independence of Compensation Committees

by Practical Law Corporate & Securities
Published on 27 Sep 2012USA (National/Federal)
NASDAQ proposed rule changes to comply with the SEC's requirement to have independent compensation committees. The new listing standards require, among other things, a standing compensation committee of at least two independent members and outline factors that would disqualify board members from the compensation committee.