Investor Forum embraces ‘stakeholder capitalism’

European banks factor ESG in remuneration packages

Ethics rather than profits may soon be the driving force behind a banker’s earnings 


August 27, 2021
 
The majority of Europe’s biggest financial institutions already have in place – or will have soon …

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StanChart boss pay slashed 29%

StanChart boss pay slashed 29%

CEO Bill Winters’ pay packet has been reduced to £3.8m

The CEO of Standard Chartered has seen his pay packet slashed by 29% with the bank reporting heavy profit falls due to the fallout from

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Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans

Companies plan to align ESG priorities with incentive plans

Investor pressure and recognition of benefits are driving the change

Companies around the world are accelerating their focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities as climate change and diversity issues

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COVID-19 Capital and Pay Response

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and cause economic disruption UK-listed companies are taking action to support their balance sheets and provide financial flexibility. In particular, many companies have adjusted their approach to capital allocations with some also reviewing …

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ESG-aligned remuneration

Business leaders agree ESG-aligned remuneration pledge

A new manifesto aiming to align executive pay to ESG-related criteria has been welcomed by company CEOs.

Gathering at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) International Business Council meeting, held in Davos this week, the …

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Median CEO pay falls, but is this the full story?

Median CEO pay falls, but is this the full story?

When it comes to corporate governance, no topic is more contentious than the pay of top CEOs.

The debate over whether companies pay their top executives excessively high salaries has …

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Micro Focus: Transaction-based award resulting in excessive pay

AGM Update:

Following the 29 March AGM, Micro Focus disclosed that the Remuneration Report was defeated with a 50.4% vote against – on a non-binding basis.  

Shareholders have become accustomed to the concept of pay for performance, but pay for …

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Blue Prism Group: LTIP structure around performance shares award

Blue Prism Group is overhauling its remuneration structure for the coming year with an increase in pay opportunity and the introduction of new long-term incentive awards. As Blue Prism is listed on AIM the company is not required to put …

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Investor Forum embraces ‘stakeholder capitalism’

AIM & remuneration disclosure: still room for improvement

Unlike their main market peers, AIM companies are not obliged to follow the detailed legislation surrounding executive pay practice. After AIM Rule 26 was changed in March 2018, they now just have …

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GovernanceWatch: JD Wetherspoon

UK Governance Watch

At JD Wetherspoon shareholders may hold concerns with the level of independence on the board. At the conclusion of the FTSE 250 pub owner and operator’s AGM the board will comprise three executive directors, Chairman Tim Martin …

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