As plan funding erodes, will more companies freeze or close plans?

Continued decline in plan funding suggests more companies will back away from pensions. (Jonathan Barry of Mercer)

Most corporate board members who win majority withhold votes continue to serve on board.

Company size has minimal effect on the level of director compensation, Hay Group survey shows. (Irv Becker of Hay Group)

Increased focus on operational and strategic risks means audit executives are looking for staffers who understand the company's business. (Brian Schwartz of E&Y)

Finance executives see joblessness as the biggest barrier to growth, according to Treasury & Risks latest economic survey.

More companies are paying dividends; Apple, Dell initiate payments.

Some companies may advance the timing of payments ahead of the spike in the dividend tax that's coming next year.