John Egan explores whether Non-Executive Directors are appropriately rewarded for the risks they assume, the depth of their experience and the time commitment they offer.
KMP Report No. 10 : Remuneration Trends for ASX 300 and NZ 50 Boards
Egan Associates’ newly released KMP Report examines Director and Chairman fees among the ASX 300 and NZ 50.
Accurate Disclosure of the Remuneration Structure
Methods for revealing the proportion of reward split between fixed remuneration and potential earnings under incentive programs vary significantly.
Are you Ready for 1 July?
We flag a number of changes you should be aware of for the start of the 2014-2015 financial year.
Remuneration Value Not the Same as Accounting Cost
Credit Suisse has released a research note stating that a large number of ASX 100 companies are understating the value of performance rights or shares they are granting to executives under long term incentive plans.
Penalty Rates Decision to Open the Floodgates?
A recent decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates for certain restaurant employees may lead to further employer applications for reductions.
Minimum Wage Decision Nears
The Fair Work Commission’s annual minimum wage review will soon return a verdict, with input from submissions already completed by unions, government and industry.
Federal Budget Opens Fringe Benefit Opportunity, Halts AGM Review
The Australian Government has handed down the 2014-2015 budget with a number of initiatives that touch on the world of work.
Fair Value Analysis Shows Grant Inflation
A new report from ISS on the use of fair value for the allocation of equity to executives echoes our opinions.
Succession the Hot Spot for Investors
AMP Capital has released its 2013 full-year report on corporate governance.