Around the globe, regulators are requiring fuller disclosure of not only the level of executive remuneration, but also the policies on which it is based.
Diamonds Are Not Forever
The resignation of Bob Diamond as Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Bank last week has again raised the prospect of the clawback of executive remuneration.
A Second Look at Superannuation Changes
What does the superannuation landscape look like now?
High Court Alert for Directors in the James Hardie Decision
The High Court of Australia has sent a clear message for directors with its ruling on James Hardie, finding in favour of ASIC. Ti should be a wake up call for all directors of companies.
Increased Pressure on CEOs Amidst Volatile Economic Conditions
Recent events around the world highlight increasing skepticism and decreasing faith among shareholders on Key Management Personnel (KMP) remuneration practices.
Risk-adjusted TSR Performance Measure: A Beta Measure?
Recent commentary has suggested the use of various risk-adjusted measures in assessing executive performance.
Budget 2012 Announcement – Less Golden Handshakes
The Government has unexpectedly announced a limit to the availability of the Employment Termination Payment tax (ETP) offset.
Budget 2012 Announcement – More Living-Away-From-Home-Allowance (LAFHA) Changes
The Government has announced further restrictions on the availability of the living away from home allowance.
Budget 2012 Announcement – Superannuation Changes : A Double-Whammy
The Government has confirmed an additional tax of 15% (on top of the existing flat 15% rate) on concessional superannuation contributions from 1 July 2012 for individuals whose income exceeds $300,000.
STOP PRESS
Companies are reviewing performance pay in light of shareholder feedback Property developer Stockland has just announced that executive bonuses for 2012 will be cut following