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Farient’s latest executive compensation leadership
Through its research, blogs, and commentary, Farient is driving the conversation on executive compensation and governance issues.
September 30, 2021
Reuters – U.S. SEC proposes rules urging hedge funds, endowments to disclose votes
The top U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday proposed requiring large hedge funds and endowments to disclose how they vote on executive pay, bringing this clutch of influential investors in line with other top funds that have made their pay votes public for a decade.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2021
Agenda – Incentivizing ‘Magic’ — How Boards Can Foster Innovative Leadership
As boards look to the post-pandemic future, innovation and growth are moving to the top of the agenda for many companies. Compensation and strategy experts suggest that boards can foster an innovative culture at their companies by attuning compensation plans to forward-looking metrics as well as offering a safe space for experimentation and the possibility of failure. Boards should play an active role in cultivating space for innovation to thrive.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2021
2021 Governance Updates: Getting ready for the Next Chapter
It is no surprise that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues dominated this year’s proxy season. But how did this year’s proxy season issues impact boards of directors? In this governance recap we focus on three areas: Shareholder Activism, Governance Trends in ESG, and Regulatory and Proxy Advisor developments.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
Agenda – Boards Feeling Whiplash Over Recovery Expectations
Just when many companies thought recovery from the pandemic was within reach, the delta variant forced them to rethink plans for the second half of the year.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2021
Dan Mayfield Named Partner at Farient Advisors
Farient Advisors, a leading independent executive compensation performance, and corporate governance advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Dan Mayfield as partner.
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