The most common causes of shareholder rebellions in 2019 were pay packages and director re-elections, with climate inaction another growing concern for investors.

High Pay Centre’s Fat Cat Thursday reveals that FTSE 100 CEOs can earn in three days what the average employee is paid in a year.

Better reporting is needed to support “long-term” investment, says the UK government, but it is criticised for failing to mention human capital in its long-anticipated Industrial Strategy.

Pensions association is preparing guidelines for more assertive action on high executive pay levels.