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TARP special master issues exec pay rulings

Companies receiving TARP “exceptional assistance” must make significant changes to their 2009 pay programs for certain executives under rulings by a special master. (GRIST, 18 Nov 2009, 5 pages) More | Article

RMG issues draft 2010 pay and governance policies

Proxy adviser RiskMetrics Group's draft pay and governance policies for 2010 address pay for performance, risk-reward practices and director independence in the US, as well as board elections and independent directors in Canada, Europe and Japan. (GRIST, 6 Nov 2009, 5 pages) More | Article

US bill would extend, expand COBRA subsidy program

A new House bill would expand the COBRA premium subsidy program to offer subsidies for longer periods to more people losing health benefits after job loss. HR 3920 also would expand the maximum COBRA period from 18 to 24 months in certain cases. (GRIST, 2 Nov 2009, 1 page) More | Article

US TARP pay limits apply to new principal officers

A US Treasury Department interpretation of the TARP rules applies pay restrictions to principal executive officers and principal financial officers hired during a year by TARP companies. (GRIST, 30 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

Bipartisan pension funding relief introduced

Eagerly awaited bipartisan legislation would provide pension funding relief for single- and multiemployer plans in the US. Introduced Oct. 27 in the House, the measure has some key changes from a draft bill released earlier this year. (GRIST, 28 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

RMG reports feedback on pay, governance issues

A new global report on pay and governance issues for the 2010 proxy season captures the views of corporate issuers and institutional investors. Issued by RiskMetrics Group, the report digests feedback on the proxy adviser's proposed policy updates. (GRIST, 28 Oct 2009, 5 pages) More | Article

IASB cancels pension discount rate proposal

IASB has rescinded its proposal to change the discount rate used to value pension, retiree health and other post-employment benefits in countries without deep corporate bond markets. The proposal had been on track to take effect for 2009 year-end. (GRIST, 26 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

TARP special master cuts executive pay, US announces

Steep pay cuts will have to take place at the seven companies receiving exceptional TARP assistance, the federal government has announced. Though the curbs affect just a few companies, the underlying pay principles may draw wider attention. (GRIST, 23 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

Fed proposes incentive pay guidance for US banks

Proposed incentive pay guidance for banking organizations would require risk-appropriate compensation subject to Federal Reserve supervision. The proposal sets out principles for sound incentive policies but does not limit pay levels or practices. (GRIST, 22 Oct 2009, 1 page) More | Article

Conference Board offers guidelines on exec pay

Guiding principles in a Conference Board report on executive compensation are aimed at restoring trust in boards of directors’ ability to oversee executive pay. This GRIST summarizes key aspects of the report. (GRIST, 15 Oct 2009, 7 pages) More | Article