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

8.5 Potential pitfalls of cross-border stock awards

Dive deep into the intricate world of global compliance with our expert panel. Explore the potential compliance traps stock plan administrators must navigate, from unfavorable tax outcomes for both employees and employers to securities registration hurdles, currency exchange complexities, and disclosure requirements under local law. Uncover the latest legal developments reshaping stock plans, including insights into the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework and proposed EU cybersecurity regulations (DORA). 
Join them for a comprehensive discussion that unveils the intricacies of global compliance, ensuring you're equipped to steer your cross-border stock plans through the regulatory landscape.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Uncover identifying compliance traps in cross-border stock plans
  • Explore navigating tax, securities, and currency exchange challenges
  • Stay informed on recent legal developments

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Business Law
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

Jennifer George, PwC
Mark Jones, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Vanessa Renna, Thermofisher Scientific

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 10:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
O

7.5 #DefinitelyNotTaxAdvice: empowering employees with practical tax communications

Navigate the complexities of global equity taxation with insights from a distinguished expert panel featuring DoorDash, Inc., Stripe, Inc., and representatives from Deloitte US. Understanding tax implications for equity, especially for global participants, is daunting. Join them as they share solutions crafted through experiences like DoorDash's expansion post-IPO, including a transformative acquisition, and Stripe's shift to globally vesting quarterly across 33 countries. Explore the challenges and successes in delivering an exceptional employee experience, emphasizing education, plan administration, HR integration, and the critical role of prioritizing employee experience in all facets of global equity plans.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the complexities of global equity taxation and filing requirements
  • Explore successful strategies from DoorDash and Stripe in prioritizing employee experience and education
  • Gain insights into plan administration, HR integration, and the imperative role of prioritizing employee experience in global equity processes

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
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

Jerome Tresallet, Deloitte
Dustin Lewis, Deloitte
Tierney Downing, DoorDash
Khary Doane, DoorDash
Danielle Landis, Stripe

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 16:25 - 17:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3

6.4 Optimizing global equity plans for talent retention and an employee-centric workforce

A comprehensive exploration led by an expert panel, dissecting the complexities of equity compensation programs across diverse regions. Delve into the influential factors guiding the offering of tax-qualified plans in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Hear firsthand from two issuing companies as they uncover the regulatory and tax considerations specific to each jurisdiction and share their decision-making processes and strategies for communicating equity compensation programs across countries. Assess the current participation scenario and gain valuable perspectives as the panel discuss future changes they are contemplating.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Explore the factors shaping tax-qualified plan offerings in diverse geographical areas
  • Uncover the unique intricacies of regulatory and tax considerations in each jurisdiction
  • Gain insights into clients' decision-making processes and explore anticipated future changes in equity compensation programs

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
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

Zackary Crumpton, Computershare
Aimee Soodan, Baker McKenzie
Rachel Ulep, eBay
Fiona Doran, Computershare

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 15:25 - 16:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 2

1.2 Crafting the melody of employee ownership from SAYE to ESPP and beyond

Join our expert panel to delve into the intricate decisions of local vs. global, discount vs. matching, fixed vs. flexible in an employee share plan. Uncover the melody as the panel discusses how factors like home country, industry, participant needs, and company objectives shape plan design.

Learn firsthand from success stories like Lucid Motors' global discounted share purchase plan, Sage's reimagined global Save and Share plan, and why two companies on opposite sides of the pond opted for a US tax-qualified ESPP. Don't miss this session on orchestrating your ideal plan design.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Discover navigating influential factors in plan design
  • Explore success stories in global share purchase plans
  • Uncover strategic considerations for effective employee share plans

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
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

Hannah Needle, FGE, Tapestry Compliance
Matthew Hunter, Tapestry Compliance
Ashlee Boe, Lucid Motors
Julie Shepherd, FGE, The Sage Group

 

Event date
Tuesday, 9 Apr 2024, 15:15 - 16:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Midtown 1
NEWS
26 September 2023
THERE'S ANOTHER GENDER PAY GAP: STOCK OPTIONS
article

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal

Trending now
Cash deferral
Choice plans
Discount shares
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
Equity deferral
Executive plans
Non-qualified plans
Performance cash
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Save as you earn (SAYE)
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Stock appreciation rights (SAR)
Stock options
UK and Channel Islands
USA

Women often don’t know what to ask for, experts say. And companies don’t tell them.

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NEWS
20 September 2023
JAPANESE COMPANIES WARM UP TO EMPLOYEE STOCK INCENTIVES
article

SOURCE: Reuters

Design and strategy
Trending now
Cash deferral
Choice plans
Discount shares
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
Equity deferral
Executive plans
Non-qualified plans
Performance cash
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Save as you earn (SAYE)
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Stock appreciation rights (SAR)
Stock options
Japan

ANA Holdings plans to offer $60 million worth of shares to 70% of its 45,000 employees as an employee retention strategy and compliance with regulatory requests in Japan. This follows a trend among Japanese companies like Omron and Sony. Employee share incentives aim to align interests, boost stock prices, and address labor shortages while improving corporate value. Despite their increasing popularity, labor laws limiting stock incentives have hindered their wider adoption in Japan. Legal flexibility could accelerate their adoption.

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NEWS
12 September 2023
WHEN IT COMES TO COMPENSATION, MORE EQUITY ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER
article

SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

Communications
Design and strategy
Private and pre-IPO companies
Cash deferral
Choice plans
Discount shares
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
Equity deferral
Executive plans
Non-qualified plans
Performance cash
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Save as you earn (SAYE)
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Stock appreciation rights (SAR)
Stock options
USA

The authors research found that people often overestimate the value of stock options when assessing a startup job offers. They incorrectly believe that a higher number of shares translates into superior compensation even when it doesn’t. Five steps can help you avoid this mistake.

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NEWS
14 September 2023
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION GUIDE
article

SOURCE: PwC

Finance, tax and accounting
Cash deferral
Choice plans
Discount shares
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
Equity deferral
Executive plans
Non-qualified plans
Performance cash
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Save as you earn (SAYE)
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Stock appreciation rights (SAR)
Stock options
USA

PwC's updated Stock-based compensation guide covers accounting principles, measurement, vesting, expense attribution, and classification for stock-based compensation, with insights and references to FASB guidance.

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NEWS
19 September 2023
FOCUS: STOCK COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES, SYSTEM SUPPORT ESSENTIAL FOR SPREAD IN JAPAN
article

Ritsuko Shimizu, Makiko Yamazaki

Design and strategy
Cash deferral
Choice plans
Discount shares
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP)
Equity deferral
Executive plans
Non-qualified plans
Performance cash
Performance shares
Restricted shares
Save as you earn (SAYE)
Share incentive plans (SIP)
Stock appreciation rights (SAR)
Stock options
Japan

 

The article holds a discussion of how employees in Japan now able to access stock compensation as well as the executives in an attempt to increase productivity. 

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