The much anticipated Australia in the Asian Century white paper lays out a host of lofty goals to lift Australia’s prosperity, with two areas of importance for business being Board diversity and wages growth.
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KMP Report No. 6 : November 2012
This edition contains our annual analysis of the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) from Australia’s top 50, top 100 and top 300 companies, as well as New Zealand’s top 50 companies. We explore the relationship between movements in NED fees, Average Weekly Earnings and market performance.
Productivity on the Fair Work Agenda
The government has released its initial response to the Fair Work Act review.
Superannuation – has it succeeded?
This year is the twentieth anniversary of Australia’s Superannuation Guarantee System and, as such, it’s unsurprising that the scheme is the subject of continuing debate.
Paying Executives with Debt and Lifetime Bans
A group charged with looking into reform of the European banking sector has suggested paying executives with debt to align their interests with their employer.
Is your Board Asia Capable?
A lack of Asian-savvy talent in Australian boards and senior executive teams could hinder future trade with the region.
Superannuation – the New Elephant in the Room
As the Superannuation Guarantee Scheme enters its twentieth year, we question its success and its future.
Blind Peer Grouping Creates Pay Spiral
It’s time for boards to stop worrying that their CEO is going to be poached by other companies who pay more.
Future of Female Directors Splits the Board
Male and female Board members disagree on how best to increase the percentage of female Board members. Are quotas the right approach?
KMP Report No. 5 : Key Executive Reward Alignment with Value Creation and Shareholder Return
In this report, we focus on movements in senior executive reward, including Chief Executives, having regard to fixed remuneration and annual incentive payments over the period since 2008 when the Global Financial Crisis impacted on profitability, asset values and market capitalisation.