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Atkins Puts Executive Pay Disclosure Squarely in Governance Crosshairs
As boards prepare for a new proxy season, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins is making clear that executive compensation disclosure—long a flashpoint for directors and investors alike—sit at the center of his regulatory agenda. In recent speeches, including remarks delivered February 17, 2026, at a corporate law…
Read More > 02.23.2026
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Why Carried Interest Is Becoming a Powerful Retention Tool for Public Asset Managers
Carried interest is increasingly viewed as a critical executive compensation tool because of its ability to create long-term “holding power” for top executives and other key talent. As competition for high-performing investment professionals intensifies, public asset managers are adopting compensation structures that more closely resemble those of the private markets.
Read More > 02.23.2026
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Apple Drops ESG Links From Top Executives’ Pay Packages—Bloomberg
“Shareholders prod companies less frequently over environmental concerns than they did a couple of years ago… If there’s just not that much focus on it, then that’s just what drops off.” In Bloomberg’s reporting on Apple removing ESG modifiers from executive pay, Farient’s Sustainability Practice Leader Brian Bueno highlights a…
Read More > 02.18.2026
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To Infinity and Beyond | Farient Briefings IN FULL
To Infinity and Beyond The Magic of Disney When The Walt Disney Company hands the keys to its kingdom to Josh W. D’Amaro next month, it signals a subtle but telling shift in how it pays for leadership. Outgoing chief executive Robert A. Iger, one of corporate America’s…
Read More > 02.12.2026
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To Infinity and Beyond | Farient Briefings
To Infinity and Beyond Leadership transitions at The Walt Disney Co. tend to be as consequential as they are closely scrutinized, and Bob Iger’s impending retirement is no exception. Next month, after two decades defining the company’s strategic direction—and a brief return to stabilize operations after a failed…
Read More > 02.12.2026
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The Magic of Disney
When The Walt Disney Company hands the keys to its kingdom to Josh W. D’Amaro next month, it signals a subtle but telling shift in how it pays for leadership. Outgoing chief executive Robert A. Iger, one of corporate America’s most highly compensated and closely watched CEOs, exits with a…
Read More > 02.12.2026
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The ‘Boomerang CEO’ Phenomenon: Why Boards Bring Leaders Back
The term “boomerang CEO” refers to a chief executive who leaves a company—through retirement, succession, or board transition—only to be rehired later to reassume the top role. While often perceived as unusual, the practice has recurred across major public companies, particularly during periods of operational stress or leadership breakdowns. Boards…
Read More > 02.12.2026
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$14 Trillion Asset Manager BlackRock Unveils its Newest Weapon in Wall Street ‘Alts’ Talent War: Profit Sharing from Private Markets—Fortune
As competition for private markets talent accelerates, Farient Advisors Partner and COO R.J. Bannister provides clear perspective on how carried interest is reshaping executive pay in private markets. Speaking with Fortune, Bannister explained that “There has been a flow of talent from the public company investment sector to the private…
Read More > 01.30.2026
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An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting | Farient Briefings IN FULL
An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting The proxy-voting ecosystem is entering an unprecedented period of disruption. A Trump administration executive order, JPMorgan’s artificially intelligent voting, and sweeping policy changes from ISS and Glass Lewis are reshaping governance norms. In short, boards and management can expect tighter regulatory oversight, diminished…
Read More > 01.28.2026
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An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting | Farient Briefings
An End to One-Size-Fits-All Proxy Voting Proxy voting is being shaken up like never before. A new executive order from the Trump administration is putting ISS and Glass Lewis under the microscope, targeting their influence on environmental, social, and governance issues and demanding more transparency and regulatory examinations.
Read More > 01.28.2026
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