Nasdaq Scraps Diversity Board Rule After Court Says No More
Published Date: 1/30/2025
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Summary
Nasdaq is dropping its rule that required companies to have diverse boards of directors. This change affects all companies listed on Nasdaq and takes effect on February 4, 2025. There’s no direct cost impact, but companies now have more freedom in choosing their board members without diversity requirements.
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Nasdaq Drops Board Diversity Rule
Nasdaq is repealing its rule that required companies to have diverse boards of directors. This change affects all companies listed on Nasdaq and becomes effective on February 4, 2025; the notice says there is no direct cost impact and companies have more freedom in choosing board members without diversity requirements.
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