Finance

A better way to design performance shares

A major change in U.S. executive pay over the past 20 years has been the replacement of stock options with performance shares.

Analyzing executive pay-performance alignment

US pay champions are struggling to find a compelling positive story in the new pay versus performance disclosures; Stephen F. O’Byrne, President of Shareholder Value Advisors Inc., explains.

The Chancellor’s Plan for Growth must be matched with a clear innovation strategy

Read the opinion of Ayming UK, who stresses that the Chancellor's growth plans need a clear, long-term innovation strategy.

China’s expanding footprint in Latin America: Trade, diplomacy, and strategic influence

Álvaro Mendez and Chris Alden from LSE IDEAS at the London School of Economics and Political Science, analyse China’s growing presence in Latin America concerning trade, diplomacy, and strategic influence.

Cost of fixing vehicles damaged by a “pothole plague” hits record-high

The cost of repairing vehicles damaged by potholes has soared to a record high, according to new figures, placing greater strain on drivers and emphasising the pressing need for enhanced road maintenance.

The WHO calls for urgent investment in universal health coverage

The 2024 Global Health Expenditure Report released by the WHO (World Health Organization) reveals that after an initial surge in public health spending during the COVID-19 pandemic, the average government cost of health per capita dropped in 2022 across all income groups.

The shift toward sustainable executive compensation

Josh Black, Editor in Chief at Diligent Market Intelligence, examines the shift toward sustainable executive compensation.

New Procurement Act 2023: Key changes and opportunities for suppliers to the public sector

The Procurement Act 2023, coming into place on 24 February 2025, is expected to improve the supply of goods, services, and works to the public sector.

Historic £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers, changing a long-standing injustice and significantly boosting their pensions by an average of 32%.

Multilateral development banks announce their support of climate financing at COP29

Yesterday, at COP29, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced their financial plans to help countries meet ambitious climate outcomes.

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime.

Supporting students and strengthening universities

A new package revealed by the UK Government will create better support for students while strengthening the financial stability of Universities.

Global climate hazards and the way to resilience

1.2 billion people around the world are at risk of life-altering impacts from climate hazards like heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought.

The UK productivity crisis: An opportunity missed

On the 30th of October, new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget, which set out the direction of travel of the Labour government.

Bus price rise: Government invests over £1 billion to boost bus services and cap fares at £3

The UK Government has announced an investment of over £1 billion to improve bus services across the UK, with single bus fares capped at £3 until the end of 2025.

Local Government associations work together in a call for review for funding

Four of the UK’s leading local government associations are calling on the new government to address critical funding challenges that have left many local authorities on the brink of financial collapse.

Elder Americans face growing financial insecurity

In September the National Council on Ageing (NCOA) analysed the growing financial crisis that older Americans face, in particular those aged between 60 and older.

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