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Navigating Public Perception Around Rule 10b5-1 Plan TransactionsMay 14, 2021
Your executive adopts a well-intentioned 10b5-1 plan to avoid potential accusations of insider trading. Yet, the public still views plan trades as ill-timed. See how 10b5-1 plans sometimes get a bad rep, along with ideas on how to improve public perception around plan trades. -
Financial Planning: Good for Employees and EmployersMay 11, 2021
A recent survey from Fidelity finds that employees who include equity awards in their financial planning value the awards more than employees who don’t do this and feel more loyal to their employers. -
Should TikTok be Part of Your Stock Plan Education Strategy?May 6, 2021
Social media platform TikTok is a favorite among Gen Z - what does this mean for your stock plan education strategy? -
Can Stock Options Discourage Opportunism?May 4, 2021
A new study shows that stock options can improve a company’s performance by serving as a check on executives’ misuse of company resources. -
A Cryptocurrency Unicorn Makes it's NASDAQ DebutApr 16, 2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase made a landmark debut on NASDAQ this week. Keep reading for answers to questions on this not-so-traditional listing along with insights on their plans for equity compensation. -
Four Ideas to Make Your ESPP More EquitableApr 13, 2021
How to assess whether your ESPP is sufficiently equitable for all employees and four ideas to help remove barriers to participation for lower paid employees. -
Is Your ESPP Equal or Equitable?Apr 7, 2021
Sure, all participants in your ESPP have the same rights and privileges, but are you really treating all employees equitably? -
Canada: Government Moves Forward with Deduction Limit on Stock OptionsApr 1, 2021
Changes are coming to the availability of tax deductions for stock options in Canada. -
5 Tips for Communicating with Stock Plan Participants in 2021Mar 25, 2021
Studies show increases in employee disengagement. Here are 5 tips you can use in 2021 to create communications that engage your stock plan participants. -
Taking a Look at Modern Mobility MetricsMar 16, 2021
Emily Cervino of Fidelity Stock Plan Services discusses new findings on how the pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have changed the landscape when it comes to mobile employees and offers a few other fun facts about mobility compliance. -
Why Now is the Perfect Time to VolunteerMar 4, 2021
Discover the many positives in contributing to a community, plus hear experiences from one of our longest serving NASPP volunteers. -
NASPP Comments on Rule 701 and Form S-8 ModernizationsMar 2, 2021
What does the NASPP think about the SEC’s proposals to modernize Rule 701 and Form S-8? Here is a summary of our comments to the SEC. -
Remote Workers: The Modern Mobile Employee Comes With Mobility Tax Compliance ChallengesFeb 25, 2021
Do you know who your mobile employees are? A recent survey shows that a significant number of remote workers are on the move, resulting in unintended tax compliance failures. -
Three Red Flags for Rule 10b5-1 PlansFeb 23, 2021
A new study reveals three ways insiders may be using Rule 10b5-1 plans opportunistically. -
Final Section 162(m) RegulationsFeb 17, 2021
What you need to know about the final Section 162(m) regulations issued recently by the IRS. -
San Francisco Voters Approve CEO Pay Ratio TaxFeb 2, 2021
Companies with workers based in San Francisco could be subject to a new tax tied to the ratio of their highest-paid executive's pay to their median San Francisco work pay. Here's what you need to know about the tax. -
Proxy Advisor Policy Changes for 2021Jan 26, 2021
How ISS and Glass Lewis voting policies for stock plan proposals have changed for the 2021 proxy season. -
SEC Plans Changes for Forms 4, 5, and 144Jan 20, 2021
The SEC is planning to require electronic filing for Form 144, to give affiliates extra days to file it, and to add Rule 10b5-1 plan info to Forms 4 and 5. -
SEC Would Like to Make it Easier to Offer Stock to Gig WorkersJan 11, 2021
Does your ride-share driver have stock options? Does the person who delivered your dinner last night have RSUs? They don't right now, but under a new SEC proposal, they might be able to receive equity awards in the future. -
SEC Proposes Updates to Rule 701Jan 8, 2021
The SEC looks to make it easier for private companies to issue compensatory equity awards to employees and other service providers, including increasing issuance limits and simplifying required disclosures.