ARTICLE
10 August 2023
AIGCC’S UTILITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP CLAMPS DOWN ON EXECUTIVE PAY
External News

Khalid Azizuddin, Forbes

Trending now
Executive plans
Global

The Asian Utilities Engagement Programme (AUEP), led by the Asian Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), focuses on linking executive compensation to climate-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Asian utilities. The program urges these companies to implement governance frameworks for climate issues, establish decarbonization timelines, disclose climate information according to TCFD guidelines, address physical climate risks, and ensure their lobbying activities align with climate objectives. Several companies, such as Japan's J-Power and Chub Electric, as well as Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional, are already incorporating sustainability KPIs into their compensation structures, and the program plans to expand its engagement to regulators and other markets.

ARTICLE
6 May 2024
MICROSOFT IS TYING EXECUTIVE PAY TO SECURITY PERFORMANCE — SO IF IT GETS HACKED, NO BONUSES FOR ANYONE
External News

Tech Radar

Executive pay
Executive plans
Global

Microsoft has taken a proactive step in addressing cybersecurity concerns by linking executive compensation to the company’s security performance, following recent high-profile attacks. The initiative, known as the Secure Future Initiative (SFI), aims to prioritize security and hold leaders accountable for meeting security plans and milestones. This strategic move reflects Microsoft's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, as highlighted by Executive Vice President Charlie Bell and Chief Information Security Officer Igor Tsyganskiy.

ARTICLE
24 April 2024
BOEING LEADERS’ WINDFALL PREDATES NEW SAFETY GOALS TIED TO PAY
External News

Bloomberg Law

Executive pay
Executive plans
Global

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun and former Executive Vice President Stan Deal, despite announcing their departures amid scrutiny over manufacturing flaws, stand to collect a combined $45 million in compensation. They won't likely face internal clawback policies since they weren't fired due to quality management issues. However, shareholders are expected to approve a proposal tying executive compensation to safety improvements, as Boeing faces intense scrutiny following incidents like a door panel detaching from a 737 Max 9 jet. The company's compensation structure is being retooled, and leadership changes are expected to address concerns and improve performance.

ARTICLE
23 April 2024
51% OF EMPLOYEES WANT THEIR EMPLOYER TO INVEST MORE IN SUSTAINABILITY
External News

Employee Benefits

Design and strategy
Executive plans
UK and Channel Islands

Research by Zest indicates that a majority of employees, especially younger ones, desire increased investment in sustainability from their employers, with over half expressing interest in sustainable benefits like electric vehicles and green pensions. Despite this, a significant portion of younger workers feel their employers lack concern for sustainability, which impacts their morale. Employers are also observing a growing demand for sustainable benefits, highlighting the importance of adapting to these changing employee expectations to improve overall employee satisfaction and attract and retain talent.

ARTICLE
23 April 2024
TESLA ATTEMPTS TO REINSTATE MUSK OPTION GRANT THROUGH SHAREHOLDER RATIFICATION
External News

White and Case LLP

Executive pay
Executive plans
USA

 

In January 2024, a Delaware Court rescinded Tesla's 2018 option grant to Elon Musk, valued at $56 billion, due to breaches of fiduciary duty in awarding the grant. Now, Tesla seeks shareholder ratification of the grant to reinstate it, addressing disclosure deficiencies and procedural issues highlighted by the court. However, the legal strategy faces uncertainty, with potential challenges and implications for shareholder approval under Delaware law.

ARTICLE
16 April 2024
STUDY: BOARD GENDER QUOTAS DON’T IMPROVE EXECUTIVE DIVERSITY
External News

Personnel Today

Executive pay
Executive plans
India

 

Research indicates that while board gender quotas can enhance female representation at the board level, they do not increase the number of women appointed to executive positions within organizations, as seen in India's case. Instead, appointing women to positions of authority on boards, such as executive directors, positively impacts the careers of women at lower levels, potentially due to their influence in senior management recruitment. The study underscores the need for policies that focus on increasing women's representation across all levels of senior management, rather than solely targeting board appointments, as highlighted by the forthcoming Women on Boards directive in the European Union.

8.2 Global and mobile taxes – Advanced topics with an experienced panel

An interactive educational forum in a roundtable format that will let us dive deep into the complexities of managing a tax compliant process when offering equity to global and mobile employees. Speakers, moderators and participants will discuss best practices and pain points of managing the taxation of a complex international and mobile population, and share the challenges they might have experienced managing these obligations on equity compensation. 
Attendees will leave this session with an enhanced knowledge on options to handle the taxation of complex international and mobile participant populations, the application of these issues to specific countries, and new ideas on how they might transform their process to meet their equity administration responsibilities.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  •  Best practices for managing a complex international and state mobile population
  • Current challenges that our panel has seen in their practices, and ways that these challenges were addressed
  • Application of these best practices and challenges when managing tax obligations for equity compensation in select example countries

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Tax
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Justin Pon, Morgan Stanley at Work
AmyLynn Flood, Vialto Partners
Leann Balbona, FGE, KPMG
Sean Trotman, FGE, Deloitte
Cathy Goonetilleke, EY

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 10:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Midtown 1

9.1 Global corporate tax deductibility - all change?

A comprehensive exploration of significant shifts in the UK's HMRC guidance, potentially reshaping the corporate landscape with profound implications for companies. Our expert panel will delve into the repercussions of the recent changes in the UK, examining their impact in conjunction with prevailing practices and global developments. Gain invaluable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and how companies worldwide are navigating these changes to stay ahead in the dynamic business environment.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the specifics and implications of the recent shifts in HMRC guidance in the UK
  • Explore how the UK changes align with or differ from current global practices in the corporate domain
  • Gain insights into how companies are adapting globally to regulatory developments, ensuring a nuanced understanding of the evolving corporate landscape

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Tax
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

 

 

Speaker/Author

Alex Murdoch, EY
Gordon Roesch, EY
Jason French, EY
Bernd Schmelzer, DHL
Dominik Gies, DHL

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 11:00 - 11:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 4


5.4 Navigating the impacts and risks of flexible working models

Amidst the transformative landscape of work, where flexibility is the new currency, join our expert panel to navigate the intricate intersections of emerging hybrid and remote working models with equity-based compensation. As these models redefine the post-pandemic workforce, it's crucial to grasp their impact while mitigating potential tax compliance risks and red flags. Delve into a general overview and comparison of evolving working models, including GEOs, PEOs, and remote/hybrid arrangements. Take a deeper dive into Global Employment Organizations (GEOs) and People Employment Organizations (PEOs)/Employer of Record (EOR). Uncover equity-related risks associated with each model and gain practical insights into implementing remote work policies, achieving a delicate balance between risk, employee experience, and administrative efficiency.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Gain insights into the general overview and comparison of evolving working models, such as GEOs, PEOs, and remote/hybrid arrangements
  • Take a deeper dive into the concepts of Global Employment Organizations (GEOs) and People Employment Organizations (PEOs)/Employer of Record (EOR)
  • Uncover red flags and risks associated with each employment model, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of potential challenges in equity-based compensation

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Tax
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Oksana Lapii, EY
Sam George, Lyft
Randy Murphy, Instacart
Liana Kolodenker, Globalization Partners

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 2

3.5 Leaders' Lounge: Mastering employee financial literacy and wellness

Are you grappling with how to effectively engage your employees in financial literacy? Join four esteemed Fellows of Global Equity, representing diverse issuers from Pre-IPO to mature large cap companies, as they share invaluable perspectives. Delve into key considerations:
Discover answers to critical questions such as the appropriate engagement level, measuring success, why financial literacy is an equity team's concern, and how to create lifecycle-aligned programs. Join them for a profound exploration of employee financial literacy from the experts who understand the nuances of diverse corporate landscapes.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Strategies to engage employees at various levels of financial wellness
  • Understand the issuer's role in fostering financial literacy
  • Navigate the fine line between providing information and giving advice

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Communication 
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Matt Connor,  FGE, Lucid Motors
Nadine Franczyk, FGE, Amyris
Jessica Vinsand, FGE, Chainaylsis
Sandra Sussman, FGE, SAP

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 10:45 - 11:45
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3