It is imperative that the Board seeks advice in respect of remuneration matters concerning the key management personnel of the company having regard to the legislative framework specifically enacted to facilitate transparency and better management of any attendant conflicts of interests.
Two Strikes Better Than One
The UK recently introduced a binding vote on remuneration policy. We explore why Australia is better off with the two strikes policy.
Why Boards Should Seek Remuneration Recommendations
Shareholders have every right to question whether remuneration decisions were made subject to real or potential conflicts of interests.
You Reap What You Sow
Many of Egan Associates’ clients had further questions about benchmarking procedures after our last article highlighting the complexities of the task.
Benchmarking – are the facts the facts?
We examine some of the pitfalls of using benchmarking as a tool to set executive and Board remuneration.
AGM season: Proxy Advisor Views
What should companies be looking out for this AGM season?
ASA Discussion Paper: the Egan Associates Perspective
Egan Associates provides a view on the remuneration and governance points raised in the Australian Shareholders’ Association discussion paper.
New Draft ASX Principles and Recommendations
The ASX Corporate Governance Council has released the third edition of its Principles and Recommendations in draft form.
ASA Puts Boards on Notice
The Australian Shareholders’ Association has released a discussion paper this week that puts Directors firmly in the spotlight.
Remuneration Reports – Dos and Don’ts
The 2013 reporting year is getting into full swing. Taking inspiration from the first reports of the season, we’ve put together a few remuneration report dos and don’ts.