Entries tagged "executive compensation"

A (meta) look at reactions to czar's pay cuts

None-too-impressed reactions are common among commentators taking on pay czar Kenneth Feinberg's mandated pay cuts.

Incorrigible Wells Fargo awards salary hikes

In an unmistakable middle-finger salute to regulators, TARP recipient Wells Fargo has raised the compensation of four top executives.

Hedge funds and the compensation debate

The Senate will soon take up an employee compensation bill that casts a wide over all financial institutions, including hedge funds, with more than $1 billion. But why hedge funds?

Barney Frank melts down on CNBC

Barney Frank appeared on CNBC to talk about limiting executive compensation and after a couple of questions stormed off the set.

AIG's Liddy makes more than $1

Although AIG's CEO Edward Liddy technically only receives a $1 salary, his real compensation totaled $460,411 in other perks last year.

Apple investors approve 'say on pay'

A recount of a shareholder vote by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shows the 'say on pay' proposal was approved by a slim margin.

Wall Street bankers are still best paid

Even with all of the layoffs, bonus cuts and compensation caps, Wall Street bankers working in private firms are still receiving the most compensation.

Google execs take $1 salaries, again

We know they're billionaires, and they've been turning down high salaries for years. Still, it's nice to have some model behavior to report on for a change.

60 Minutes Video: Obama on Wall Street bonuses

The president made an appearance on '60 Minutes', discussing America's frustration and disdain for AIG's recent bonuses.

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