Executive Compensation: Change May Be Coming, But When And How Much Is Unclear

The future of select executive compensation provisions under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Pub. L. 111-203) remains uncertain as we enter the New Year because efforts already are underway to repeal and amend Dodd-Frank by the Republican controlled Congress coupled with the incoming Trump administration.

Financial CHOICE Act – Will it Gain Traction?

The Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 5983) is generating significant buzz regarding the future regulation of executive compensation because the bill proposes to repeal and amend select Dodd-Frank provisions among other changes. The bill, pending before the House Financial Services Committee, is sponsored by Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX).

Executive compensation practitioners are keeping a close eye on the status of the FCA. The bill, if passed, will impact the Securities Exchange Commission’s final and proposed rules to implement the executive compensation provisions of Dodd-Frank as follows: Read More