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Australian, New Zealand, and other foreign listed companies with securities traded on US exchanges are now allowed to apply loan-based share plans
One of the peculiarities of the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) is that it does not allow loan-based executive share plans for companies with securities t... more
Guerdon Associates’ submission on proposed pay disclosure amendments
The opportunity to make a submission to the Australian Treasury on the latest draft pay disclosure laws closed on Friday 15 March 2013.
It would h... more
Perth Remuneration Forum 2013 – resources companies and engagement
For the first time, our annual Remuneration Forum program has been extended to Perth. Sponsored by Guerdon Associates and proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewi... more
UK pension funds’ executive remuneration alternatives go against current practice, but are worth consideration
UK practices have previously influenced executive remuneration governance in Australia, so it is always interesting to keep an eye on developments the... more
Melbourne Remuneration Forum 2013 – disclosure and engagement in practice
The 7th annual Remuneration Forum, sponsored by Guerdon Associates and proxy adviser CGI Glass Lewis, was held in Melbourne on Monday 4 March 2013.&nb... more
Submissions on new pay disclosure laws and clawback due on 15 March 2013 - Let yourselves be heard!
As we reported in December 2012 (see HERE) the Australian federal government is proposing new disclosure laws in relation to pay levels and clawback. ... more
Not too much to worry about with the Government’s clawback proposals
It is good to be able to say that we do not have too many problems with the government’s approach to clawback of executive remuneration. As noted in ... more
EU agreement to cap banker bonuses will affect Australian financial services sector
The European Union has agreed to put a limit on bank executives' bonuses in the latest effort to curb what is seen as corporate and banking risk takin... more
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