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Executive salaries and bonuses – time to take stock

Monday, January 10, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Governance, Thought Leadership | Tags: governance, economy, talent, incentives, remuneration, salaries, performance, salary, bonuses, share options, pay, executive, reward, shareholders, incentivise, results

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FTSE 100 director bonuses fell by 30% last year but have jumped 22% this year. Basic salaries and share incentives are also up. Are the good times back? Damon Syson reviews the lie of the land for executive salaries.

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How does private equity drive FD behaviours?

Thursday, December 02, 2010 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Research, Thought Leadership | Tags: statistics, report, survey, data, M&A, advice, FD, CFO, Directorbank, investors, finance director, analysis, private equity, skills, shareholders, risk attitude

Private equity remains a significant part of the UK economy and is often under the microscope. It remains a dominant force in the M&A market. In our survey of 350 directors, we asked whether having a stake in a private equity business drives different behaviours – 70% of them said that it does.

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