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Farient Briefings: A Match Made in London Adds Depth and Scale to Farient

A Match Made in London Adds Depth and Scale to Farient A desire to expand geographic reach while providing greater opportunities for its staff led Robin A. Ferracone, the founder and CEO of Farient Advisors, to undertake a combination between Farient and Remuneration Associates (Rem.n), located in London. The…

Read More > 03.12.2024

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Farient Briefings: Judge Rules Musk Comp Plan Unfair

Into the Void: Judge Rules Musk Comp Plan Unfair The reversal by a Delaware court of Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation was almost as stunning as its sums and performance measures, which Musk hit or exceeded. The unprecedented $55.6 billion equity package was challenged by a single investor who reportedly owned…

Read More > 02.19.2024

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Farient Briefings: SEC’s Pending Rules Put Boards at the Ready

  SEC’s Pending Rules Put Boards at the Ready “Increased regulatory requirements” top the list of risks directors say are most likely to impact their companies in the next 12 months. Since succeeding Jay Clayton as SEC chair in 2021, Gary Gensler has been on a tear, proposing or finalizing…

Read More > 01.30.2024

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Farient Briefings: A New Year Predicated on CEO Transitions

  A New Year Predicated on CEO Transitions The single most important responsibility of any board is to ensure that management is up to the task of leading both in the moment and in the foreseeable future. Planning for CEO succession requires board diligence to assure strength and depth on…

Read More > 01.17.2024

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Farient Briefings: A Look Back at Comp Committees’ Greatest Challenges

  A Look Back at Comp Committees’ Greatest Challenges What a year it has been. Our world was beset by unthinkable humanitarian crises and wars likely to alter social, personal, and political proclivities for generations to come. It was a good year to refresh our thinking on all aspects of…

Read More > 12.12.2023

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Farient Briefings: Growth in ESG-Linked Comp Seen in Upcoming Research

  Growth in ESG-Linked Comp Seen in Upcoming Research Are environmental, social, and governance initiatives alive or dead? This question will undoubtedly continue to fuel debates. Recent articles and research suggest that the backlash against any corporate program perceived as “woke”—from climate change to diversity, equity, and inclusion under the…

Read More > 11.27.2023

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Farient Briefings: A New Framework for Evaluating Executive Talent Risk

  A New Framework for Evaluating Executive Talent Risk In the war for executive talent—and the specter of a “collision course” between compensation and good governance—corporate boards need to rethink how they manage and assess risks in talent retention and vulnerability, and its costly opposite, turnover. Robin A. Ferracone details…

Read More > 11.06.2023

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Farient Briefings: Our New Research Shows Rising Talent Risk

  Reaction is Costly: Our New Research Shows Rising Talent Risk Talent vulnerability can derail retention and succession planning. A new study from Farient Advisors and Corporate Board Member reveals a potentially daunting challenge for corporate boards: an upsurge in executive turnover. More than half of public company directors surveyed are planning…

Read More > 10.23.2023

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Turnover at the Top

Farient Briefings: Turnover at the Top

  Turnover at the Top: Are Boards Ready? New research from Farient Advisors and Corporate Board Member uncovers talent vulnerability at the top. Is your board prepared for senior-level departures? Survey says: Get ready. Boards are facing a potentially daunting challenge: an upsurge in executive turnover…

Read More > 10.11.2023

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Farient Briefings: Ethics, Compliance, and the Role of Compensation

Ethics, Compliance, and the Role of Compensation Promote adherence or penalize for violations? More companies are linking Ethics & Compliance (E&C) measures to incentive compensation plans. The linkage helps solidify the importance of E&C policies to the market and especially employees, and in some cases, companies are…

Read More > 09.19.2023

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What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season

What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season ESG initiatives are increasingly a divisive political issue. And proof was seen in voting results throughout the 2023 proxy season. Our 10-point analysis summarizes what shareholders focused on in a banner year for the number of proposals filed and voted on.

Read More > 08.31.2023

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Incentivizing Climate-Action

Incentivizing Climate Action

Incentivizing Climate Action The SEC may have missed its own deadline for rulemaking on climate disclosure, but that hasn’t stopped corporations from setting targets and linking executive pay to performance. More companies are tying incentives to specific environmental metrics to align their compensation programs with corporate and…

Read More > 05.24.2023

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