Insights

A Collection of News, Views, and Resources

Filter by:

In the News

modern architecture building with blue skies on top clawback rules

Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters

Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters The new SEC clawing back rules regarding executive pay awarded due to financial misstatements have been in the news again, due to Nasdaq and the NYSE delaying the compliance deadline. But companies continue asking important questions about the changes – and…

Read More > 06.20.2023

Briefs

The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs

The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs Connecting the dots: In this episode of ClimeCo’s ESG Decoded podcast, Farient founder and CEO Robin A. Ferracone shares the essentials of effective compensation programs with host Kaitlyn Allen. Conversations in boardrooms and committee agendas have changed. Workforce well-being, DEI,…

Read More > 06.15.2023

Briefs

waterfall with rainbow colors signifying diversity

Pride Month Spotlight on Corporate Diversity Efforts

June marks Pride Month in the U.S. and locations around the world—a month dedicated to recognizing the advancements made for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. As such, this as an opportune time to analyze progress on representation at various levels: What is the status of LGBTQ+ diversity at the leadership level…

Read More > 06.14.2023

Briefs

SEC Approves Clawback Listing Standards

Erroneously awarded compensation is the aim of clawback rules mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Listed companies will have until December 1, 2023 to comply with the SEC’s clawback rule and related exchange listing standards, originally mandated by Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2008.

Read More > 06.14.2023

In the News

bridge in foreground with factory chimneys in background

Investors pull back support for green and social measures amid US political pressure—Financial Times

Despite continued emphasis by companies and investors alike on ESG, including around compensation, investor support for ESG-related shareholder proposals is down in 2023 compared with last year. And why? In this Financial Times article, Farient’s ESG Leader, Brian Bueno, says one reason is that proposals have become too prescriptive directing…

Read More > 06.09.2023

In the News

silhouette of man standing in dark room with a camera Hollywood executives

How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN

How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN When executive pay surges during times of economic difficulty, shareholders are likely to scrutinize compensation—or even vote down pay packages through the Say on Pay process. It’s therefore important, as this Los Angeles Times/MSN…

Read More > 05.31.2023

In the News

red car on the road in los angeles with hollywood sign in the background studio executive pay

WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times

WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times With Hollywood entertainment companies under fire from organized labor, investors also might be scrutinizing what they’re paying top executives. This Los Angeles Times article “WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix…

Read More > 05.31.2023

In the News

cathedral dome in background with glass buildings on either side in foreground, signifying pay disclosure

Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards

Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards A poorly communicated pay disclosure can ruin your whole proxy season. In this Q&A with Directors & Boards, Farient’s Trey Poore delves into the most common mistakes boards make when communicating executive compensation decisions to investors—and how to avoid them (as…

Read More > 05.31.2023

Podcasts/Videos

large room with checkered floor and green plants and glass roof

The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs from Robin Ferracone—ESG Decoded Podcast

Farient Advisors CEO Robin Ferracone is an astute chronicler of the evolving trends and best practices in executive compensation and governance. Most recently, these have included the linkage of executive pay with performance on sustainability issues such as climate and diversity. But as she discusses in this episode of the…

Read More > 05.31.2023

Newsletters

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

Briefs

overhead shot of factory emitting greenhouse gas emissions on climate

Incentivizing Climate Action: Exec Pay Increasingly Tied to GHG Emissions

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) missed its own April 2023 deadline to issue a final rule on climate change disclosure. The rule, originally proposed in March 2022, would require publicly listed companies to disclose greater information around their climate risks including annual data on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,…

Read More > 05.22.2023

Newsletters

PvP Tracker ™ Shows Corporate Preference for Tables Over Narrative

PvP Tracker ™ Shows Corporate Preference for Tables Over Narrative One month into tracking Pay vs. Performance (PvP) disclosures by S&P 500 companies, trends worthy of reporting have begun to emerge in how the largest public companies are tackling this new requirement. The short analysis for now:…

Read More > 05.10.2023

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 45

© 2024 Farient Advisors LLC. | Privacy Policy | Site by: Treacle Media