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34%

of CFOs said that they had a succession plan in place for their role, according to a Korn Ferry survey of 740 finance heads worldwide.


US$2.6 billion

The pay package that Tesla shareholders have approved for Elon Musk, the biggest share-based deal in U.S. corporate history. Eventually, Musk could earn up to US$55.8 billion, if Tesla’s market cap reaches US$650 billion.


44%

of whistleblowers in the U.S. said they faced retaliation from their employers, according to a survey conducted by the Ethics and Compliance Initiative.


HK$4.5 million

The penalty imposed on UBS securities unit by the Securities and Futures Commission for failing to put in place “effective controls” for some client trading activities.


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