Tag: Executive pay
MPs propose major changes to UK governance code
Government committee suggests an overhaul of governance reform, including targets for women on boards, publication of pay ratios, and the end of LTIPs.
Trudeau ‘not pleased’ with Bombardier’s executive pay proposal
Engineering company’s executive pay proposal provokes public ire and displeasure of Canadian prime minister.
Executive pay: time to revolutionise a faulty system
Executive pay is a minefield for both companies and directors, but research suggests we need a fresh approach so that remuneration is fairly structured.
Governance uncertainty prompted by Trump unlikely to end ESG demands
Report says shareholders are likely to maintain pressure over ESG issues, despite uncertainty hanging over US governance following Donald Trump’s presidential election.
Investment expert advocates salary-only model for executive pay
Former Investment Association chief executive argues for a salary-only model, which includes shares held on a deferred basis.
That was the governance week
Fundamental reviews, executive pay and large private companies make the governance headlines this week.
Executive pay best reformed with long-term equity
Long-term equity is best way to ensure interests of the environment and stakeholders, argues London Business School professor.
Shareholders seek softer measure over binding pay votes
While the government’s green paper offers shareholders annual binding votes, investors are reportedly in favour of a milder policy.
One in ten consider end to long-term incentive plans
Long-term incentive plans are under the microscope as companies react to increasing pressure to address pay inequality.
Thomas Cook suffers pay revolt by shareholders
A third of Thomas Cook shareholders vote against new incentive scheme for executives.