Nasdaq Proposes More Flexible Compensation Committee Independence Standards
The NYSE and Nasdaq listing standards governing the independence of compensation committee members, as required under Dodd-Frank, currently diverge in how they treat directors who receive any compensatory fees, including consulting and advisory fees. For Nasdaq-listed companies, a director who receives such payments is prohibited from being considered independent for purposes of the compensation committee.
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