How much money would merged NSW Councils save on senior management? If this money was reinvested, would council remuneration be more competitive?
The Agenda – March
The Agenda highlights current issues or matters that may be under review by Government or under consideration by Boards of Directors, including those relating to superannuation, executive pay, the workforce and pay equity.
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.
CEO Pay for Performance
This AGM season Boards will be looking to ensure that short term incentive plans are consistent with institutional investor and proxy advisor expectations of pay for performance. Egan Associates has explored the link between short term incentive payments for CEOs and company profit improvement in the ASX 100.
Executives Should Plan Carefully for Retirement
Executives outside of the top tier of Australian companies may find it difficult to achieve independence from government support in retirement.
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.