Executives outside of the top tier of Australian companies may find it difficult to achieve independence from government support in retirement.
Clawback Gains Global Momentum
The UK and US have announced new clawback requirements, expanding uncertainty for executives on whether earned bonuses and long term incentives will remain theirs to keep.
Company Size Makes a World of Difference to Bonuses
CEOs of small companies are by no means guaranteed an annual bonus.
ESS Tax Changes Passed
The Australian Senate passed changes to the taxation of employee share schemes (ESS) on 25 June with no amendments.
When CEO Comparisons Mislead
Comparing executive remuneration is not as simple as it might seem.
Share Scheme Taxation Changes Given Senate Committee Tick
A Senate Committee has recommended that legislation changing taxation arrangements for employee share schemes (ESS) be passed.
US to Standardise Pay for Performance Disclosure
The US Securities and Exchange Commission rules will require companies to disclose the relationship between executive pay and company performance.
Abolish Long Term Incentive Plans? Or Just Fix Them?
A recent report published by UK think tank The High Pay Centre has recommended the abolition of long term incentive plans, claiming they have driven up executive pay to unwarranted levels without delivering a corresponding increase in company performance.
Target STI Payments the Norm for Top CEOs
Analysis of the top 100 Australian companies by market capitalisation at 31 December 2014 has shown that over half of the CEOs received at least their target STI payment for the 2014 year.
Founders Dominate Top CEO Stakes
Founder CEOs and Executive Chairmen have outperformed in Egan Associates’ most recent analysis of long serving CEOs over the last five years.