The newly elected Australian Coalition government has just announced the approach it will take in respect of over 92 taxation issues which had previously been announced but never enacted. However, the government has not formally announced details of its policy regarding the taxation treatment of employee share and option arrangements. The former Labor government had … Continue Reading
The 5th of November might have been fireworks night in the UK but there were no big bangs when the Association of British Insurers released its revised Principles of Remuneration, which set out the ABI’s expectations as to how UK incorporated companies deal with remuneration issues. Of the amendments included in the 2013 update is … Continue Reading
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has sent guidance to 400 of the companies that it invests in giving guidance on executive remuneration issues. In particular, Fidelity is looking for long-term incentives to vest after 5 years rather than the 3 year timescale that has been more common to date and may vote against pay policies that don’t … Continue Reading