Tag: Investment Association
Companies fail to credibly commit to net zero pledges
Corporate governance needs a booster of ‘green pill’ obligations to hold organisations to account over their promises, write academics.
News round-up: this week in governance
Row over pay for non-execs; JD Sports governance overhaul; EU agrees on CSRD; and do mandatory US climate disclosures impede free speech?
News round-up: this week in governance
Some reporting requires improvement; Wall Street votes on ESG; CEO pay “remains major concern”; and why the PM should stick to Peppa Pig.
Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay
The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.
Shareholders happier with CEO pay levels in 2020 as revolts halve
Research finds shareholder pay revolts in 2020 have halved year on year.
Quarter of FTSE 100 companies cut executive pay
Covid-19 crisis sees renewed emphasis from investors on alignment between executive pay and wider workforce remuneration.
Investors ‘expect boards to take a long-term view’ amid crisis
Open letter from the Investment Association details how members will help to “keep corporate Britain working”, with guidance on executive pay, dividends and financial reporting.
Investment Association calls for better climate risk reporting
It’s the latest warning that investors want to see companies explain the impact climate change will have on their business operations and future prospects.
FTSE firms given written warning over gender diversity
The Investment Association and Hampton–Alexander Review team have written to 63 companies asking how they intend to improve the gender balance on their leadership teams.
Shareholders call for greater transparency on dividend policies
The Investment Association recommends all companies publish dividend policies after its research revealed 22% of FTSE-listed firms fail to seek an annual shareholder vote on distributions.