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CHAPTER TEAM:

Sophie Altaf, Fidelity (Chapter Leader)

Peter Ahern, Morgan Stanley at Work
Elliot Alexander, Computershare
Sally Blanchflower, Tapestry Compliance
Jon Cartmell, Interturst Fiduciary Services
Suzannah Crookes, Tapestry Compliance
Edward Daly, JTC
Martha Parkhurst, Eximia Communications
Sarah Fearnley, J P Morgan
Mark Higgins, WPP
Onyee Yip, Howells
Adva Lewitte, Shareforce
Fran Morgan-Smith, Fidelity
Nick Newman, Deloitte
Catherine Rylah, bp
Gabbi Stopp, Global Equity Organization
Vikki Scott, Diageo
Bryony Wilson, J P Morgan

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Hannah Needle, FGE, Tapestry Compliance 

 

 

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LIVE WEBCAST
19 September 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT
FELLOWS LEADERS' LOUNGE
Leaders' Lounge

MODERATOR: Matt Connor, FGE - Lucid Motors
PANEL: Chris Dohrmann, FGE - Global Shares, a JP Morgan Company; Yael Elbaz Roiter, FGE - Senior Total Rewards Consultant; Julie Shepherd, FGE - Sage

Design and strategy
Employee engagement
Executive pay
Trending now
Global

LEVERAGING EQUITY PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP IT AND DIGITAL TALENT

With the accelerating emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must prioritize identifying and retaining their most skilled employees, particularly within the internal IT and digital sectors. Failing to do so can lead to the loss of valuable resources and hinder a company's competitive edge.

Join us in an enlightening discussion as GEO Fellows delve into the powerful potential of equity programs, showcasing how these programs can serve as a unique instrument to incentivize and retain top talent, enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Understand the importance of identifying uniquely skilled IT and digital employees for long-term company success.
  2. Explore the challenges companies face in retaining top talent in the competitive digital market.
  3. Discover how equity programs can be leveraged effectively to incentivize and retain the best IT and digital professionals, fostering sustained growth and a competitive advantage.
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LIVE WEBCAST
12 September 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT
GLOBAL EQUITY UPDATES - Q3 2023
Webcast

SPEAKERS: Chris Barnes, KPMG London, Parmjit Sandhu, KPMG New York, Dinesh Sinniah, KPMG Chicago

Trending now
Global

GEO is committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments happening around the world. This quarterly webcast series, "Global Equity Updates," is designed to easily keep abreast of the fast-paced changes happening in equity compensation. This webcast will cover new regulations, new reporting obligations, and other guidance recently issued or of interest in the industry during the recent quarter.

 

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.5*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.25 credits


*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.
 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.


Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
5 September 2023, 3 - 4pm BST
UK CHAPTER MEETING - 3 LOCATIONS
UK chapter

LOCATION: London, Manchester, Edinburgh

Trending now
UK and Channel Islands

Join us for an enlightening session that explores how UK companies utilize equity to incentivize their executives and broader workforce in today's global marketplace. Delve into the strategies, best practices, and innovative approaches employed by organizations to align executive compensation with corporate objectives and drive performance.

In this session, we will explore:

  • Equity to incentivise: How do UK companies currently use equity to incentivise their executives and broader workforce in a global marketplace?
  • The power of purpose: Purpose was a theme in both the GEO in-person and virtual conferences. What are companies doing to bring purpose to their plans?
  • Growing governance: From updates on clawback in the US and UK, to a new European pay transparency regime, there’s lots to catch up on.
     

5 September - London
12 September - Manchester
14 September - Edinburgh

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ARTICLE
28 August 2023
STARTUP SHARES - THESE COUNTRIES WILL TAX YOU THE LEAST
External News

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Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Offering equity to employees is a key strategy for startups to attract talent over larger firms, seen in Europe where successful companies like Klarna and Deliveroo have spurred new ventures. However, European taxation on employee stock options varies significantly by country, with Estonia, Lithuania, and the UK cited as the most favorable due to lower tax burdens and simpler regulations compared to countries like France and Germany, which have more stringent tax policies and regulations. These differences impact how much employees can potentially gain from their stock options, influencing company decisions on offering ESOPs versus other equity schemes like VSOPs in heavily regulated markets.

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LIVE WEBCAST
22 August 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT
NAVIGATING TAX IMPLICATIONS: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR EQUITY COMPENSATION
Webcast

SPEAKERS: Amelie Desrochers, Deloitte, Tara Hagen, FGE, Global Tax Network, Hannah Needle, FGE, Tapestry Compliance

Global

Join us for an insightful webcast featuring esteemed representatives from the GEO Board, hailing from Canada, US, and UK. Together, we will delve into the pressing topic of effectively communicating the tax implications of equity compensation to your employees.

During this webcast, you will:

  1. Gain valuable insights into the best practices employed by global organizations to effectively communicate tax implications related to equity compensation
  2. Understand the common concerns and questions that employees may have regarding tax implications. Learn how to address these concerns, ensuring employees are well-informed and confident about their equity compensation
  3. Discover effective communication techniques and tools that can foster employee engagement and promote a more positive perception of equity compensation programs

 

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.5*
Field of study: Communication
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.25 credits


*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.
 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.


Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

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ARTICLE
10 August 2023
AIGCC’S UTILITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP CLAMPS DOWN ON EXECUTIVE PAY
External News

Khalid Azizuddin, Forbes

Trending now
Executive plans
Global

The Asian Utilities Engagement Programme (AUEP), led by the Asian Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), focuses on linking executive compensation to climate-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Asian utilities. The program urges these companies to implement governance frameworks for climate issues, establish decarbonization timelines, disclose climate information according to TCFD guidelines, address physical climate risks, and ensure their lobbying activities align with climate objectives. Several companies, such as Japan's J-Power and Chub Electric, as well as Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional, are already incorporating sustainability KPIs into their compensation structures, and the program plans to expand its engagement to regulators and other markets.

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19 July 2023
CROWN ESTATE TRIPLES PAY OF CEO IN THREE YEARS TO NEARLY £1.6M
external article

SOURCE: The Guardian 

UK and Channel Islands

The article discusses the significant increase in CEO pay at the crown estate, an ancient portfolio of land and property in England and Wales. The current CEO, Dan Labbad, received almost £1.6 million last year, triple his pay in 2019, and far surpassing his predecessor's salary. The rise in compensation has raised concerns about the management of taxpayer funds and calls for reform to ensure the income from the crown estate benefits the nation appropriately.

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18 July 2023
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS: STOCK OPTIONS, RSUS, AND ALLOCATION
external article

SOURCE: Siskinds Law Firm

Global

 

This article serves as an introductory guide to equity compensation plans, particularly addressing common inquiries from founders. It focuses on two essential aspects: types of equity compensation, such as stock options and restricted share units (RSUs), along with their distinctive features and potential tax implications. Additionally, the article emphasizes the significance of establishing a formal equity compensation plan, often referred to as a stock option pool or an equity compensation pool. The allocation of securities in this plan impacts the fully-diluted ownership percentages of existing shareholders and allows corporations to benefit from preferential tax treatment.

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17 July 2023
U.S. CEO COMPENSATION ADVANTAGE GROWS VS. U.K. PEERS
external article

SOURCE: Harvard Law

UK and Channel Islands

The article examines the widening pay gap between CEOs in the S&P 500 and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 from 2018 to 2022. The disparity is primarily attributed to the influence of long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) and pay opportunity levels in S&P 500 companies. Median CEO pay for S&P 500 CEOs has notably increased compared to FTSE 100 CEOs during this period, despite a decrease in the gap in basic salary and bonuses when adjusted for market cap and revenue growth since 2019. Interestingly, both regions have witnessed declines in median vote support levels for say-on-pay proposals, indicating growing investor discontent with executive compensation, irrespective of differences in corporate performance.

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