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governance

[guhv-er-nuhns] / ˈgʌv ər nəns /


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CalPERS spokesperson James Scullary said the pension fund does not comment on individual holdings, but that it considers “environmental, social and governance matters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Gomorrah author and anti-mafia writer Roberto Saviano also weighed in, pointing to deeper structural failures in Italian football, from governance to youth development.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Currently, much of the concern focuses on specific situations where underwriting standards and governance fell short.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Earlier this month, Ruger said Beretta was seeking to gain control through discounted share purchases and outsize governance rights, after building its stake to nearly 10% and nominating four directors to the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Joff made a show of asking his grandfather to assume governance of the realm, and Lord Tywin solemnly ac-cepted the responsibility, "until Your Grace does come of age."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin