The majority of ASX 100 companies disclosed a Board Skill Matrix in 2015, yet not all matrices revealed current Board member attributes.
When is a Strike Not a Strike?
On a number of occasions over the last few years, companies that were clearly facing a strike based on proxy votes prior to the Annual General Meeting did not actually record a strike.
2015 AGM Season Overview
Remuneration issues have been high on the agenda this annual general meeting season as shareholders sought explanations on the quantum of Executive pay and pay for performance alignment.
The Board and its Advisor: Can their Viewing Point Become a Moral Dilemma?
A key question for Boards, Executives and their advisors relates to the appropriateness of reward policy strategies in an uncertain economic climate.
ACSI Findings on Board Composition and Non-Executive Director Pay
ACSI has released its annual 2014 study into Board Composition and Non-Executive Director pay in ASX 200 companies, which provides insights into gender, board size, independence, new entrants, tenure and director fees.
Infographic: Director Tenure in the ASX 100
Tenure is high on the list of factors that institutional investors and proxy advisors take into consideration when making recommendations on the re-election of Directors.
KMP Report No. 16 : 2015 AGM Season Proxy Advisor Views
We have prepared a summary of updated proxy advisor and institutional investor views for your reference.
Independence Plans Due in One Year for Super Boards
Although existing superannuation organisations will have three years to meet proposed independence requirements, by 1 July 2016 they will need to formulate a transition plan on an individual Director basis.
Independent Director Quota Announced for Super Boards
The government has released draft legislation that will require APRA-regulated superannuation Boards to be led by an independent Chairman and be comprised of a minimum of one third independent Directors.
AICD highlights Egan Associates Risk Report
The Australian Institute of Company Directors has published an article in its latest Company Director Magazine on our latest KMP Report, The Rise and Rise of Risk.