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CORPORATE DARWINISM and GIG economy July 15, 2017
Nothing empowers a skilled worker like the option to walk out and take a better offer CORPORATE DARWINISM The obsolescence I have in mind was anticipated by Silicon Valley’s favourite economist, Ronald Coase. Back in 1937, a young Coase wrote “The Nature of the Firm”, calling attention to something strange: while corporations competed within a … Continue rea […]
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How to pay the Board for a better Governance May 4, 2017
Board Directors Should Be Paid Only in Equity, if we pay directors solely in restricted equity, they’re more likely to do their job. MALTAWAY BOARD GOVERNANCE AND NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NED) Even here in Malta this issue arises with relevant importance and validity , partly because the high number of foreign companies present in Malta, … Continue reading → […]
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Labour flexibility is a value, and it has a price (scarcity principle) April 15, 2017
Labour flexibility is a value, and it has a price (scarcity principle) Work review eyes pay premium for zero-hours contracts Stopping ‘lazy’ bosses shifting risk to employees a priority MALTAway, A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR EVERY CORPORATION Requiring companies to pay a premium wage on zero-hours contracts could discourage “lazy employers” from pushing risk … […]
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PE firms way would benefit multibusiness enterprise April 15, 2017
PE firms way would benefit multibusiness enterprise Successful PE firms model practices that would benefit any multibusiness enterprise—as well as some that break the public-company mold. In many respects, successful private-equity (PE) firms seem to defy economic logic. They acquire most of their businesses through some form of auction, where competitive bi […]
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Comp and skills of the 7 most promising finance jobs February 13, 2017
Comp and skills of the 7 most promising finance jobs When it comes to careers, “finance” is a sweeping term. So before you hit Wall Street, you’ll need to figure out which role is right for you. LinkedIn broke down the top finance jobs of 2017, based on high median salaries, job openings, year-over-year-growth, and … Continue reading →
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Swiss unstable about corporate tax reforms February 13, 2017
Swiss unstable about corporate tax reforms Bern must rethink rules after 60% dismiss proposal to cut overall rates in referendum Switzerland a more UN-stable and less competitive country … a growing mood against establishment and global corporations special tax regime …no more discretionary and advantageous rules. Www.maltaway.com for a very stable country a […]
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Professional services, are Clients Loyal to Your Firm, or the People in It? February 1, 2017
Professional services, Are Clients Loyal to Your Firm, or the People in It? MALTAWAY BOARD GOVERNANCE AND NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NED) Furthermore having a NED with international experience in the BOARD, reinforce widely the diversity, independence and compliance requirements for a better Corporate Governance, Leadership and Business results Employee turnove […]
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Boards Must ensuring companies change quickly enough to face competition and not just risk protective January 29, 2017
Boards Must ensuring companies change quickly enough to face competition and not just risk protective When you have a Board role, remember this post and keep your focus straight on the shareholders’ interest … MALTAWAY BOARD GOVERNANCE AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NED) Boards of directors play two roles. They must protect value by helping companies avoid unne […]
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Executives and Salespeople Are Misaligned and the Effects Are Costly January 27, 2017
Executives and Salespeople Are Misaligned and the Effects Are Costly When you have a Board role, remember this post and keep your focus straight on the shareholders’ interest … MALTAWAY BOARD GOVERNANCE AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NED) U.S. companies spend over $900 billion on their sales forces, which is three times more than they spend on all … Continue re […]
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Firms Give More Stock Options When They’re Committing Fraud January 27, 2017
Firms Give More Stock Options When They’re Committing Fraud When you have a Board role, remember this study and keep your focus straight on the shareholders interest …MALTAWAY BOARD GOVERNANCE AND NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NED) Whistleblowers can play in a big role in uncovering financial misconduct. For example, look at Sherron Watkins, formerly of … Contin […]
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UK to toughen executive pay rules. Business secretary Vince Cable will announce new rules to better link top leaders’ pay to a company’s performance. Between 1998 and 2010 average CEO pay rose 13% per year—and the FTSE100 blue chip share index didn’t rise at all

March 26, 2014 by alberto balatti

UK to toughen executive pay rules. Business secretary Vince Cable will announce new rules to better link top leaders’ pay to a company’s performance. Between 1998 and 2010 average CEO pay rose 13% per year—and the FTSE100 blue chip share index didn’t rise at all

“Under such circumstances, I would consider options including stricter regulatory oversight of pay reports and policies, a requirement on shareholders to disclose how they have voted on pay, or a requirement to consult employees on pay.”

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2014/03/25/business/25reuters-britain-executivepay.html?ref=business&_r=0