Overview

The government is considering changes to the corporate governance framework to promote proportionate and justified remuneration structures for the senior directors of quoted companies. The continued global financial downturn and loss of consumer confidence has renewed government focus on the perceived disparity between the long-term performance of quoted companies and the increasing levels of remuneration received by senior directors. The government's aim is to achieve sustainable growth by aligning directors' remuneration with long-term company performance.

This briefing from Shoosmiths summarises recent developments concerning transparancy, the role of shareholders, remuneration committees and good practice, and outlines where the BIS proposals are likely to go next.

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