FTSE 100 saw median pay for chief executives up 16% from 2021 to 2022, High Pay Centre think tank research shows.

Although BlackRock’s CEO does not mention the term ‘ESG’ in his annual letter, he highlights the investment risks posed by climate change.

Agility, planning in the shorter term and bravery will all stand chief executives in good stead in another unpredictable year.

Fund calls for ‘mindful’ pay ratios, showing executive pay is now firmly an issue for investors as the cost-of-living crisis bites.

The non-executive director’s role is to both challenge and listen to management, agreed the panel of a recent webinar.

EQ’s 2022 Shareholder Voice survey finds shareholders back support for employees as inflation soars, while interest in ESG grows.