Briefing notes: Getting a firm grip on executive pay
Companies are reluctant to conform to regulators’ rules, writes Francesco Guerrera
Corporate finance
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Corporate Finance is the FT’s regular special report devoted to all aspects of how companies finance themselves - from M&A to pensions and executive compensation. It is written by the FT’s top financial correspondents in the US, Europe and Asia
Welcome to a world of low predictability
April:
• The treasurer’s role has rarely been so important
• Broking models are changing
• Video interviews from the conference of the Association of Corporate Treasurers
Companies address call for more equity
March: As the downturn accelerates, and job losses prompt consumers to keep their hands in their pockets, many formerly healthy companies will see their working capital needs mount as orders collapse (PDF)
Dealmaking on hold for the moment
November: However, as much because of the downturn as despite it, M&A is likely to pick up. Plus, Boston Consulting gives tips on weathering the financial storm (PDF)
Finance directors should plan early
October 29: When the credit crisis broke in the summer of 2007, the idea that strains in the money market might leave non-financial companies struggling to fund their day-to-day operations seemed like a distant threat. A year on, and that fear has become a terrifying reality. (PDF)
Inflation prompts a walk on the blind side
October 1: The sharp increase in the cost of oil and other basic commodities, and the soaring price of food has forced many executives to rethink long-held assumptions about how their businesses should work. (PDF)
Ways to turn volatility into opportunity
July: There is a large and growing appetite for derivatives to manage exposure to commodity risks (PDF)
Industry braces for tough times
June: The economic downturn will not go away of its own accord. Companies are urged to take action PDF
Turbulence upsets the balancing act
May: Economic turmoil demands greater feats of financial acrobatics and a survey reveals the growing pressure that CFOs are under PDF
CEOs need to take account of IFRS
April: The switch to IFRS has created problems far beyond the reorganisation of reported accounts PDF
Executive compensation: empty your pockets please
March: Executive pay has shot up the political agenda (PDF)
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