Governance/Regulation & Compliance

SEC sticks to 2011 vote, compliance not expected until 2015

U.S. taxes on overseas units are key concern for executives

Other issues loom, including say on corporate political contributions

In an effort to fill the void in analyst coverage for midsize companies, Nasdaq OMX is expanding an arrangement with Morningstar to allow companies listed on the exchange to obtain analyst coverage.

The SEC pushes companies to analyze whether their compensation plans actually promote behavior that creates risk.

Textron aims to appeal a decision easing IRS access to tax work papers, which the agency could use to spot illegal tax shelters.