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Advisor Blog
The Case of New and Conflicting Executive Compensation “Best Practice” Guidelines
In an era of increasing viewpoints on the purpose of a company, not all influencers agree that performance-based executive pay is a “best practice.”
CNN.com
Why CEOs Are Paid So Much
“Boards looking outside for a CEO will want a proven commodity and that will cost them more because an experienced CEO will want to be paid above the average,” said David Swinford, CEO of Pearl Meyer.
Advisor Blog
How Banks Can Do More to Address the Gender Pay Gap
While data show a somewhat lackluster effort to close the pay gap, banks are in a uniquely strong position to move the needle.
Article
Are Incentive Stock Options Worth the Trouble?
Tax reform has renewed interest in incentive stock option grants. There are some positive benefits, but the details are complicated.
Webcast
ESG: Building Shareholder-Focused Incentive Plans for a New Generation of Investors
Investors and the public at large are increasingly pressuring organizations to expand performance criteria beyond traditional financial yardsticks.
Article
Closing the Gender Pay Gap: The Long and Winding Road
Recent data show companies believe this is an important priority, but few have specific policies and procedures in place.
Agenda
Proxy Firms “On Notice” Over Errors
“This [SEC] guidance puts proxy firms on notice that they have to get it right and be more transparent,” said Deborah Lifshey, managing director, Pearl Meyer.
Client Alert
SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance for Investment Advisors and Proxy Advisors
Both entities must now exercise a higher level of care in voting. Here’s what this means for boards and compensation professionals.
Ask the Expert Interview
What ESG Means for Organizations and Directors
How directors can define ESG in the context of their role in an organization.
Advisor Blog
What Community Bank Compensation Committees are Asking About Incentive Plans
We answer three questions that comp committees often ask during the incentive planning process.
Research Report
Quick Poll: CEO Succession Planning
With increasingly complex skills requirements and an upturn in surprise exits, are companies changing their approach to CEO succession planning?
Advisor Blog
At Long Last, Dodd-Frank Hedging Policy Disclosure is Now Effective
A mere nine years after the Dodd-Frank Act passed, rules are in place and companies must now comply. Here is the information you need to disclose.