C-suite pay is getting a rise out of shareholders Like much of 2017, Europe in May can be characterised by at times nail-biting general elections. This time it was France's turn in the polling booth and for international investors, a brief sigh of relief as the country opted for centre-left candidate Emmanuel Macron, seeing off a challenge from the far right. And with never a dull moment on the continent, next up will be the UK (yes, again) in early June.
Last week's leaked proposal from the European Commission came as little surprise to the market. According to the German MEP, Parliament will ensure it is enshrined in law