Philippa Oconnor News Today

The majority (78%) of the 50 largest companies in Europe have adopted carbon targets in their calculation of executive pay, according to research by PwC UK and the London Business School.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are high on the C-suite agenda, and CEOs are increasingly tying their pay to values like engagement and diversity.

City bankers could take home a bumper payout in time for Christmas following a year of record dealmaking and capital raising activity.

Investment banks in the City and Square Mile have posted revenues of more than £4.1bn this year