Tag: Executive pay
Corporate ethics fail to win people’s confidence
Public trust in UK businesses is six points down on last year, research by the Institute of Business Ethics finds.
Proxy advisers hold less sway over AGM votes than thought
But shareholder revolts are more likely when both ISS and Glass Lewis make the same voting recommendation, finds FRC research.
Executive pay revolts are on course to echo 2022
Investors’ dissent is predicted to remain high for this year’s AGM season, according to the register of shareholder revolts.
Calls for higher executive pay ‘tone deaf’
According to the High Pay Centre, there is scant evidence that paying executives more will help the economy and companies should grow talent.
Executive pay rises steeply, despite cost-of-living crisis
Investors are likely to focus on top pay in this year’s AGM season, as research reveals that executive pay has bounced back.
News round-up: this week in governance
Mars CEO defends ESG and purpose; US president vetoes anti-ESG bill; trust can negatively affect M&As; Centrica chief’s £4.5m pay packet.
‘Easy’ carbon targets keep executive pay high
Executives get ESG pay-outs despite ‘inadequate progress’ on carbon emissions, London Business School research suggests.
Aviva highlights cost-of-living crisis
Fund calls for ‘mindful’ pay ratios, showing executive pay is now firmly an issue for investors as the cost-of-living crisis bites.
Top fund fires warning shot at ‘laggard’ boards
Norges Bank chief executive warns boards of investor pressure on climate proposals and challenges ‘corporate greed’.
News round-up: this week in governance
US shareholders to target boardroom idlers; call for a debate on the concept of ESG; High Pay Hour 2023; Germans get ahead on due diligence.