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2 August 2026

EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEMES IN 2026: FROM INCENTIVE TOOL TO STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE

Global Advisory Experts

Design and strategy

Stock options

Global

Examines ESOP design, vesting, performance conditions and the strategic use of options to attract, retain and align employees.

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UK Reporting for Share Plans With UK Participants Due 6 July

Cooley

Finance, tax and accounting

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

Annual HMRC employment-related securities reporting requirements for companies with UK participants.

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21 July 2026

SHARESAVE AT 45: LESSONS FROM THE EXPERTS

Optio

Trending now

Save as you earn (SAYE)

UK and Channel Islands

To mark Sharesave's 45th anniversary, Murray Tompsett Optio, Andrew Pendleton, Emma Parker (Tapestry) and Michelle Murphy (Evelyn Partners) for Optio's recent Sharesave at 45 webinar. This article draws on both academic research and many years of practical experience, exploring what drives participation, why communications matter, and the decisions that can make the difference between a plan that employees simply have, and one they genuinely value.

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16 July 2026, 10 - 11am PDT

Building the Business Case for Equity Compensation (GEO Future Leaders Class of 2024) - ZOOM

Jordan Dorich, Gallagher
Lewis Dulley, Tapestry
Nicole Thomas, Shopify
Meho Cerimovic, Baker McKenzie
Danielle Roseland, Morgan Stanley at Work

Data and business intelligence

All plan types

Global

Join the inaugural class of the Future Leaders of Global Equity as they examine the evolving business case for equity compensation. Drawing on fresh survey data, broader industry research, and insights from the thought leadership paper Making the Business Case for Equity-Based Compensation: A Practical Framework for Driving Equity Adoption, this forward-looking session moves beyond foundational concepts to deliver a structured, outcome-driven approach to equity strategy.

Designed for practitioners ready to elevate their influence, this session explores how equity programs can be intentionally aligned with organizational strategy, talent philosophy, and measurable business outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how equity compensation can accelerate high-impact performance, support global growth, strengthen retention, and foster an ownership-driven culture across the workforce.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

Identify the core business drivers that make equity compensation a strategic tool for talent, growth, and organizational performance.
Apply a practical framework for aligning equity programs with company strategy, workforce philosophy, and measurable outcomes.
Strengthen your ability to communicate and defend the value of equity compensation to leadership and key stakeholders.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

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COST

Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

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14 July 2026

Exit - Selling Your Company And What That Means For Employee Equity Award Holders

CMS

Private and pre-IPO companies

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

Outline of how employee ownership preserves company culture, rewards staff, and supports business continuity while giving owners a viable exit. Although the process can be more complex and require careful planning, it can benefit owners, employees, and the long-term success of the business when structured effectively.

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13 July 2026

What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Reveal

Vestd

General

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of HMRC's latest employee share scheme data, highlighting trends in EMI, CSOP and other tax-advantaged plans. The article discusses growing adoption, changing employer behaviour and what the figures suggest about employee ownership in UK businesses.

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13 July 2026

What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Tell Us

Vestd

Data and business intelligence

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of the latest UK statistics, including changes in CSOP, EMI, SAYE and SIP usage.

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10 July 2026

U.S. Backup Withholding Tax: What Every Non-U.S. Investor Needs To Know

Sprintax

Finance, tax and accounting

All plan types

Global

Summarizes the importance of submitting a valid W-8BEN (for shareholders outside the US holding US stock) . This usually prevents this withholding, ensures the correct tax treatment, and may qualify them for reduced withholding under a tax treaty.

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9 July 2026

7 Ai Prompts Every Compensation Analyst Should Know

Pave

Trending now

Global

Which AI prompts should compensation analysts trust with generic tools—and which need a true comp agent? 7 ranked prompts, from safe to specialist-only.

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