Will annual binding votes on executive pay actually discourage short-termism in large firms?

Mark Goyder, chief executive of Tomorrow’s Company, says Yes. Remuneration structures are one cause of short-termism. Others include short chief executive tenure, threats from opportunistic shareholders, noise created by sell-side research, and the marketing need for fund management companies to demonstrate performance. Listed companies can … Continue readingWill annual binding votes on executive pay actually discourage short-termism in large firms?

7 ways global business could help us to tackle the UN’s humanitarian cash shortage

On 29th September, the G7 group and four Gulf nations pledged $1.8bn to UN aid agencies supporting Syrian refugees. But as the Syrian refugee crisis deepens, it is becoming increasingly evident that this is not enough to salvage the UN humanitarian agencies, described recently as … Continue reading7 ways global business could help us to tackle the UN’s humanitarian cash shortage