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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
14 August 2025, 4:30 - 6:30pm MDT
GEO ROCKIES CHAPTER MEETING
GREATER ROCKIES AUGUST

Taylorsville, UT

Trending now
All plan types
USA

NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF EQUITY COMPENSATION

 

As the equity compensation landscape continues to shift, staying ahead requires both strategic insight and operational agility.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will share their experiences, challenges, and best practices in managing equity programs in today’s fast-changing environment. From emerging trends and regulatory developments to practical tips for enhancing participant engagement and plan effectiveness, this session will offer a wealth of knowledge for equity professionals at all levels.

Walk away with actionable takeaways to strengthen your equity strategy and lead with confidence through change.

Thank you to Andrew Barrus, part of the Greater Rockies Chapter Team for hosting at his home.  Following will be a BBQ social with food and drinks being provided. You are invited to bring something as well but there is no obligation to.  

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
18 August 2025, 4 - 6pm EDT
GEO ATLANTA CHAPTER MEETING
ATLANTA CHAPTER

Atlanta, GA

Trending now
All plan types
USA

THE TAX BUCKET CHALLANGE

SPEAKERS: JOHN HAMMOND AND PAM CHERNOFF, AON

What’s more wishy-washy than a bucket of water dumped over your head? How legal departments want you to explain taxes to participants.

But you know your global employees need information they can easily understand so they have a sense of what their awards mean and their personal responsibilities on getting their taxes right. Where is the line on advice and what are some better options in the world of tax explanation?

Join us for a brief session where we take a closer look at failures and wins and give you some tips on how to move past your company’s past weaknesses and deliver a flood of great info without getting wet.

After our educational session, our sponsor, Aon will be hosting a Happy Hour immediately following.  We hope you will join us for both.

Thank you to our Happy Hour sponsor, Aon.

 

VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT
3 September 2025, 3 - 4:15am EDT
GEO NORDIC CHAPTER MEETING
virtual meeting

Virtual Meeting

Trending now
All plan types
Norway

NAVIGATING NORDIC REWARDS: AI, TAX AND SHARE PLAN COMPLIANCE

SPEAKERS:
SIMONA VASILE, BDO | OLIVIA RODRIGO, TAPESTRY COMPLIANCE

Join us for a focused session exploring the rapidly evolving rewards landscape in the Nordic region — where innovation, regulation, and technology intersect.

In the first segment, BDO will lead a forward-looking discussion on the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence on compensation strategies. We’ll examine how new job architectures and the rise of the skills-based economy are transforming reward frameworks across Nordic countries — and what strategic shifts organizations should start planning for now.

In the second segment, Tapestry Compliance will take you on a practical “hop, skip, and jump” tour through the key tax and compliance considerations for employee share plans in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. This concise overview will highlight local regulatory nuances and equip attendees with the foundational knowledge to navigate cross-border compliance with confidence.

Whether you're designing future-ready rewards or managing day-to-day compliance, this session offers essential insights tailored to the unique challenges of the Nordic market.

LOCATION: 
Zoom

FEES:
There is no cost to attend this chapter meeting, but registration is required.

Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

 

 

LIVE WEBCAST
15 July 2025, 1 - 2pm EDT
CRACKING THE CODE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO EQUITY IN ISRAEL
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Odelia Pollak, Independent Consultant
Yael Elbaz Roiter, FGE, Infinite Equity

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Israel

Thinking about offering equity in Israel? This session breaks down the fundamentals of Section 102 of the Israeli Tax Ordinance and offers a clear roadmap for getting started. From aligning with local cultural expectations to managing administration and navigating recent regulatory updates, you’ll gain actionable insights tailored to this unique market.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the core requirements and tax benefits of Section 102.
  • Learn how to identify and coordinate with key stakeholders in the process.
  • Stay informed on the latest regulatory changes and discover best practices tailored to the Israeli market.

     

 CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
4 September 2025, 12 - 5pm PDT
GEO PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER MEETING
half day event

Bellevue, WA

Trending now
USA
ARTICLE
1 July 2025
NEWSPAD
External News

ESOP Centre

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

HMRC’s latest statistics for tax years ending 2022 to 2024 show that employees received £790 million in Income Tax relief and £500 million in National Insurance relief from tax-advantaged Employee Share Schemes in 2024—a combined 18% increase from the previous year. Save As You Earn (SAYE) became the largest contributor to tax relief and had the highest total value of options granted and gains, driven by increased participation post-Covid and asset price growth. The number of companies operating ESS rose to 20,370, while the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) saw significant growth following the doubling of its option limit.

ARTICLE
20 June 2025
LUXEMBOURG CARRIED INTEREST AND SPECIAL TAX REFORM ‘GOOD NEWS’ FOR BUSINESSES
External News

Pinsent Masons

Private and pre-IPO companies
All plan types
European Union

Luxembourg is introducing a modern carried interest tax regime and a special stock option regime for startup employees to attract top fund managers and support early-stage talent. Finance Minister Gilles Roth also emphasized the country’s push for digital transformation, including blockchain legislation, the MiCA directive, and the launch of the ‘peak accelerator’ to boost digital finance services. These reforms aim to strengthen Luxembourg’s position as a leading global financial center amid evolving economic and technological landscapes.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
24 June 2025, 6 - 7:30pm CEST
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

Paris, France

Trending now
All plan types
France

Lors de cette conférence, nous étudierons les défis auxquels sont confrontés les sociétés non cotées pour convaincre l’ensemble des parties prenantes des avantages d’une offre d’actionnariat salarié

Nos experts vous feront part de leurs retours d’expérience pour vous donner des « outils » vous permettant de mettre en place des programmes d’actionnariat salarié dans les ETI et aborderont, notamment, les questions suivantes :
 

  • Comment convaincre les parties prenantes de la pertinence d’outils d’actionnariat salarié pour accroître la valeur de l’entreprise et fidéliser les équipes?
  • Comment utiliser une offre d’actionnariat salarié pour préparer et accompagner l’entrée au capital de fonds d’investissement ou la transmission de son entreprise?
  • Quels arguments mettre en avant pour promouvoir l’actionnariat salarié au sein des ETI?

Pour nous aider à mieux appréhender cette vaste thématique, nous bénéficierons de l'expérience d’intervenants aux profils différents et complémentaires :

  • Lorna Lucet, Directrice de l’ESG chez Amundi Private Equity Midcap
  • Etienne Pujol, Associé Fondateur et responsable de la pratique droit social chez BerryLaw
  • Jérôme Laurre, Associé Fondateur de BeyondSolutions
  • Maxence Lavollé, Directeur stratégie et ESG chez Cerea Partners
  • Jean-Pierre Bouyer, Directeur des Ressources Humaines de Novarc
  • Nam Tran Metzger, Associée chez Turenne

Les échanges se poursuivront autour d’un cocktail dans les jardins de Baker McKenzie (si le temps le permet).
 

Lieu :
Baker Mckenzie
1 rue Paul Baudry
75008 Paris

Aucun frais n’est requis pour cette réunion du Chapter France. Les membres et non-membres du GEO sont les bienvenus, l’inscription à l’événement est obligatoire.

Nous remercions notre Sponsor pour cet évènement

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
10 July 2025, 3 - 4:30pm MDT
IN-PERSON GREATER ROCKIES CHAPTER MEETING
GREATER ROCKIES

Salt Lake City, UT

Trending now
All plan types
USA

AP EMPLOYEE MOBILITY: ADVANCE MOBILE EMPLOYEE ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

Join us for an interactive deep dive into the complex world of mobility and its impact on equity plans. This session will explore common mobility-related challenges faced by Stock Plan Administrators—from tax implications and compliance concerns to tracking employee movement across jurisdictions. Come ready to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn from your peers’ best practices. Light refreshments will be served

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify common mobility challenges that affect stock plan compliance, taxation, and reporting.
  • Explore practical solutions and strategies to manage mobile employees across different regions.
  • Share and learn best practices through peer discussion and interactive problem-solving.
     

LOCATION
95 S State St
Suite 900
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 

There is no charge to attend this meeting.  Both members and non-members are welcome to join.  

 

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