Changes made to the UK Corporate Governance Code (UKCGC) and the QCA Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code) kick-in this year. The new 2024 UKCGC applies to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2025 and the 2023 changes to the QCA Code, apply to accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024. Both…

January 29, 2025 Read more >

The danger of buzz words and phrases is that, for many people, they induce a negative reaction from a rolling of the eyes all the way up to visceral body pains. And this negative reaction can understandably lead a person not to engage with the topic. However, given the importance of an engaged workforce to…

January 28, 2025 Read more >

MM&K is the leading UK and European adviser in the field of private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure fund management firms’ compensation policies, structures, and levels. For over 29 years, we have advised numerous private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and real estate fund management businesses—both captive and independent—on the design of remuneration policies and structures.…

January 27, 2025 Read more >

All at MM&K hope our clients, contacts, partners and other stakeholders enjoy a peaceful seasonal holiday break and we wish you a very happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our connections with all of you in 2025. A milestone passed 2024 has been a remarkable year. MM&K celebrated 50 years in business, a…

December 20, 2024 Read more >

SEMINAR ‘What’s the latest in the world of Private Equity, and how is it affecting PE Partners and Executives, Founders and Funds?’ February 11, 2025 18.00 – 19.15, followed by drinks (Registration from 17:30) Venue: Withers, 20 Old Bailey, LONDON, EC4M 7AN Details Join us for this exclusive IFSEA event tailored to Private Equity Partners, Executives, and…

December 20, 2024 Read more >

Having barely had time to digest the economic impact of higher tax rates, lower interest rates and the potential effects of the US election, UK companies continue to face the seemingly unstoppable wave of UK corporate governance. Remuneration Governance The QCA Corporate Governance Code, revised in November 2023 came into effect for accounting periods starting…

November 19, 2024 Read more >

2024 Private Equity landscape in UK/Europe: Although the post-COVID momentum has started to diminish, European private equity (PE) demonstrated a robust resurgence in deal activity during the first three quarters of 2024. The total value of deals increased by an impressive 17% compared to the same period in 2023, despite a 9% decline in the…

November 18, 2024 Read more >

Swimming in the ocean of ink that makes the discourse on generational differences, one might believe they are a fact of life. But is that what the evidence says? The purpose of this article is to discuss generational differences in the workplace, and to review some dangers to look out for when interpreting statistics in…

November 15, 2024 Read more >

You may have formed the view from recent headlines that AIM is in its final death throes. Speculation about possible Budget tax changes is unhelpful and, to cap it all, LSEG data shows that whilst the FTSE All Share has risen 21% over the last three years, the AIM index has fallen by 40%! That…

October 22, 2024 Read more >

The recent stories around the pay of special advisor Sue Gray (now former Chief of Staff for the Labour party) were partly characterised by a number of commentators expressing apparent shock that someone within an enterprise was paid more than the leader of that enterprise. The implication was that there was a natural “rule of…

October 22, 2024 Read more >

We would like to thank all 77 participating firms from across the United States and Canada for providing information on over 3,531 incumbents, employed in 47 different positions, ranging from Analyst to Managing General Partner on the investment side and from Receptionist to Chief Operating Officer on the administrative side. The 2024 Report contains a…

October 21, 2024 Read more >

It used to be the case that when you applied for a job, you usually faced an application, interview, and reference checks. Today, such a screening process almost seems sparse next to the various tests employers often issue. Talent Board found in a 2022 study that 56% of North American employers are using pre-employment assessments/selection…

October 19, 2024 Read more >