Tag: executive remuneration
Interserve chief’s payoff elicits investor criticism following profit warning
Investors criticise the high severance pay of former Interserve CEO Adrian Ringrose, who departed two weeks before the company’s profit warning.
‘Shareholder spring’ dents FTSE100 remuneration rise
A second “shareholder spring” in 2016 saw more modest remuneration among the FTSE100 in 2017, but FTSE250 investors took umbrage at director salaries this time around.
Specialist pay consultants and their relationship with the Remco
While the debate over executive pay continues unabated, research sheds light on a largely overlooked element—the relationship between the remuneration committee and specialist pay consultants.
FTSE100 CEO pay falls but much further to go, say governance experts
Average pay packet for FTSE100 CEOs falls in 2016 but there are calls to rethink the measures which set their remuneration.
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.
The Secret NED: the trials of the remuneration chair
It’s undoubtedly a tough job, especially in this pay-sensitive climate. So why would anyone want to be remuneration chair?
Watchdog confirms call for new powers over company directors
FRC seeks powers to prosecute company directors and monitor governance reporting, and suggests expansion of remuneration committees’ role.
Remuneration guidance published
ICGN publishes new guidelines on executive and non-executive director remuneration, to help companies, shareholders and investors.