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Soaring Executive Pay in Spanish Ibex 35 Companies
Spanish Ibex 35 companies experienced a 32.95% rise in executive pay during the first half of 2025, totaling €182.3 million, primarily due to large severance packages for departing executives at firms like Telefónica and Iberdrola, highlighting concerns about corporate governance and cost control.
Soaring Executive Pay in Spanish Ibex 35 Companies
Spanish Ibex 35 companies experienced a 32.95% rise in executive pay during the first half of 2025, totaling €182.3 million, primarily due to large severance packages for departing executives at firms like Telefónica and Iberdrola, highlighting concerns about corporate governance and cost control.
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44% Bias Score


Ofwat to Block Water Company Bonuses
The UK water industry regulator Ofwat will be able to block bonuses at water companies from next month under new rules designed to improve environmental performance and financial management, impacting Thames Water's planned retention payments and potentially clawing back past bonuses.
Ofwat to Block Water Company Bonuses
The UK water industry regulator Ofwat will be able to block bonuses at water companies from next month under new rules designed to improve environmental performance and financial management, impacting Thames Water's planned retention payments and potentially clawing back past bonuses.
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52% Bias Score


Record \$47.5 Billion Wall Street Bonus Pool Fuels New York's Economy
Wall Street's 2025 bonus pool hit a record \$47.5 billion, a 34% increase from 2024, resulting in an average bonus of \$244,700 and generating an additional \$875 million in tax revenue for New York State and City.
Record \$47.5 Billion Wall Street Bonus Pool Fuels New York's Economy
Wall Street's 2025 bonus pool hit a record \$47.5 billion, a 34% increase from 2024, resulting in an average bonus of \$244,700 and generating an additional \$875 million in tax revenue for New York State and City.
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44% Bias Score


RBC CEO's Pay Soars 60% to $26 Million
Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay received a 60 percent raise, earning nearly $26 million in 2024 due to record earnings exceeding targets and successful integration of HSBC Canada, a 'once-in-a-generation acquisition'.
RBC CEO's Pay Soars 60% to $26 Million
Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay received a 60 percent raise, earning nearly $26 million in 2024 due to record earnings exceeding targets and successful integration of HSBC Canada, a 'once-in-a-generation acquisition'.
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40% Bias Score


Canadian Year-End Bonuses Plummet, Causing Employee Discontent
A recent poll reveals that 40 percent of Canadian professionals who anticipated year-end bonuses did not receive them, largely due to economic uncertainty and company cost-cutting, prompting many to consider leaving their jobs in 2025 if their compensation expectations are not met.
Canadian Year-End Bonuses Plummet, Causing Employee Discontent
A recent poll reveals that 40 percent of Canadian professionals who anticipated year-end bonuses did not receive them, largely due to economic uncertainty and company cost-cutting, prompting many to consider leaving their jobs in 2025 if their compensation expectations are not met.
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48% Bias Score


Barclays CEO's Pay Could Rise 45% to \£14 Million
Barclays is considering a 45% pay rise for its CEO, CS Venkatakrishnan, to over \£14 million, contingent on significantly increased profitability and shareholder approval; this follows the repeal of the EU bonus cap and Barclays' subsequent lifting of its own cap in May 2024.
Barclays CEO's Pay Could Rise 45% to \£14 Million
Barclays is considering a 45% pay rise for its CEO, CS Venkatakrishnan, to over \£14 million, contingent on significantly increased profitability and shareholder approval; this follows the repeal of the EU bonus cap and Barclays' subsequent lifting of its own cap in May 2024.
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56% Bias Score

Starling Bank Awards Near Fivefold Bonus Increase Despite Heavy Fines and Losses
Starling Bank paid out £24.6 million in bonuses for 2024-25, a near fivefold increase, despite a £29 million FCA fine for "shockingly lax" financial crime controls and a £28 million loss on Covid bounce-back loans due to inadequate checks; the CEO received a £600,000 bonus.

Starling Bank Awards Near Fivefold Bonus Increase Despite Heavy Fines and Losses
Starling Bank paid out £24.6 million in bonuses for 2024-25, a near fivefold increase, despite a £29 million FCA fine for "shockingly lax" financial crime controls and a £28 million loss on Covid bounce-back loans due to inadequate checks; the CEO received a £600,000 bonus.
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56% Bias Score

Greece: Government Rejects Holiday Bonus Reinstatement Amidst Economic Growth
For seven months, Greece's Association of Judges and Prosecutors has unsuccessfully sought a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to reinstate holiday bonuses for public sector employees and retirees, citing a lack of governmental respect and social injustice amidst economic growth; the government's...

Greece: Government Rejects Holiday Bonus Reinstatement Amidst Economic Growth
For seven months, Greece's Association of Judges and Prosecutors has unsuccessfully sought a meeting with the Ministry of Finance to reinstate holiday bonuses for public sector employees and retirees, citing a lack of governmental respect and social injustice amidst economic growth; the government's...
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56% Bias Score

Santander Executives Awarded Discounted Stock Options, Yielding Substantial Potential Profits
Santander CEO Héctor Grisi and technology chief Dirk Ludwig Marzluf received digital bonuses in 2025 granting them options to purchase Santander shares at a 40% discount, resulting in potential profits of €72,000 and €439,000 respectively, reflecting a broader trend in banking executive compensation...

Santander Executives Awarded Discounted Stock Options, Yielding Substantial Potential Profits
Santander CEO Héctor Grisi and technology chief Dirk Ludwig Marzluf received digital bonuses in 2025 granting them options to purchase Santander shares at a 40% discount, resulting in potential profits of €72,000 and €439,000 respectively, reflecting a broader trend in banking executive compensation...
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40% Bias Score

BBVA Concludes 2018 Bonus Payments, González Payment Unconfirmed
BBVA completed final 2018 bonus payments in 2024, totaling €2.8 million for senior management, but hasn't disclosed if former chairman Francisco González, facing legal issues related to the Villarejo case, received his €400,000 share; the bank can reclaim bonuses until 2025.

BBVA Concludes 2018 Bonus Payments, González Payment Unconfirmed
BBVA completed final 2018 bonus payments in 2024, totaling €2.8 million for senior management, but hasn't disclosed if former chairman Francisco González, facing legal issues related to the Villarejo case, received his €400,000 share; the bank can reclaim bonuses until 2025.
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56% Bias Score

Mixed Fortunes for UK Banks Amid Restructuring and Compensation Concerns
UK bank earnings season kicks off Thursday, with NatWest projecting a small profit drop but a return to private ownership by June and potential bonus increases; HSBC faces restructuring, job cuts, and uncertainty, while Lloyds and Barclays grapple with a potential £44bn motor finance commission comp...

Mixed Fortunes for UK Banks Amid Restructuring and Compensation Concerns
UK bank earnings season kicks off Thursday, with NatWest projecting a small profit drop but a return to private ownership by June and potential bonus increases; HSBC faces restructuring, job cuts, and uncertainty, while Lloyds and Barclays grapple with a potential £44bn motor finance commission comp...
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44% Bias Score

UK Water Companies Blocked from Using Customer Funds for Bonuses
Ofwat, the UK water industry regulator, blocked nine water companies from using customer money to fund executive bonuses, citing insufficient links to performance.

UK Water Companies Blocked from Using Customer Funds for Bonuses
Ofwat, the UK water industry regulator, blocked nine water companies from using customer money to fund executive bonuses, citing insufficient links to performance.
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40% Bias Score
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