Tag: Executive pay
Germany: New equal pay and maternity protection laws approved
The German government has approved two new laws that seek to increase pay transparency and provide better maternity protection for women, both during and after pregnancy.
France: Macron and the future of corporate governance
There is renewed hope in France for economic policy and its impact on corporate governance. Michel de Fabiani examines the expected positive outcomes for business.
Japan’s boards face criticism over former executives’ retirement perks
After decades of corporate boards in Japan allowing former executives to stay with companies as “advisers” on high pay and perks, shareholders are beginning to demand transparency.
France: update to Sapin II Law aims to improve transparency
An update to the Sapin II Law in France aims to improve transparency in business activity, including executive pay, as well as combat corporate corruption.
Pay of US bank CEOs outstrips that of global peers
Research reveals US bank CEOs are earning on average three times more than peers in other parts of the world.
Germany to bring into force remuneration transparency law
Employees in Germany will have rights from next month to request information about the pay of co-workers. The new law comes amid debate in Germany about excessive executive pay.
Morrisons’ chairman clashes with shareholders over directors’ pay
Shareholders revolt over Morrisons’ executive remuneration report, which shows a potential rise in pay for CEO David Potts to £5.3m.
Doubts for governance reform in hung parliament
Theresa May came to power promising to overhaul corporate governance. The general election result throws into doubt the future of Brexit negotiations as well as potential governance reforms.
Giving out perks doesn’t necessarily lead to results
Paying executives extra doesn’t guarantee optimum performance. It’s a question of balance, argue Jenni Henderson and Josh Nicholas.
Philanthropist challenges BlackRock over executive pay voting
Shareholder calls on world’s largest fund manger to bring voting on executive pay in line with other investment managers.