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Companies, Coronavirus, Corporate Governance / 10.09.2020

The Ethics of Executive Compensation amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

As the economy increasingly struggled amidst the COVID19 pandemic, many corporations halted their dividend plans but appeared instead more reticent in sacrificing their executive compensation plans. For instance, the cases of IAG, British Airways owner, and Ryanair Bonus payment to CEO Michael O’Leary bring forth ethical considerations on the...

Coronavirus, Corporate Governance, Financial Institutions / 10.09.2020

Corporate misconduct over federal loans shadowing top-tier financial institutions

JPMorgan is to investigate clients and staff over illegally obtained federal aid. The bank has nearly arranged $29bn of forgivable loans under the PPP, a business loan initiative established as part of the US $2.2tn economic stimulus package. It is difficult to believe that this happened...

Companies, Coronavirus, Economics / 08.07.2020

Companies are receiving financial State aids aimed at accelerating economic recovery

Many companies worldwide have been receiving financial state aids to counteract the effects of the economic crisis brought by COVID19. Different rules and limitations apply to approved aids and beneficiary firms in Europe and the US. Since the advent of coronavirus, businesses have been receiving state...