MM&K, the leading independent executive remuneration consultancy, has published its 2025 European Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Report, marking the 30th year of this annual study. Over the past three decades, the report has become an essential reference point for private equity and venture capital firms across Europe, providing comprehensive insights into pay structures,…

September 29, 2025 Read more >

For its 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, MM&K collected responses from Chairs and NEDs who hold a total of 435 board appointments, surveying them on their fees, their use of time, and their opinions and experiences on topics such as board governance, board effectiveness, and more. Life in the Boardroom collects responses directly…

September 26, 2025 Read more >

Private equity investors are increasingly recognising that the success of their investment thesis depends as much on culture as on operational performance. Recent discussions among PE boards and operating partners have highlighted that even the most detailed playbooks, growth targets, or process improvements can be undermined if culture and incentives are misaligned. Strategy sets the…

September 24, 2025 Read more >

As we move towards the last quarter of 2025, many commercial organisations will be reviewing their bonus plan provisions and starting to consider the likelihood of targets being met that were set at the beginning of the year. However, there will be some organisations for whom this process will occur at a later date. One…

September 21, 2025 Read more >

Amid rumours that Astrazeneca, which generates c.40% of its revenues in the USA, is considering switching its listing from London to New York and media comment on the collapse of the Government’s industrial policy, there is plenty to suggest that the London Stock Exchange is in for an uphill battle to attract new listings. Whilst…

July 24, 2025 Read more >

MM&K is inviting Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Board Chairs to take part in the 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, a unique biennial survey that gathers insights directly from NEDs and Board Chairs, rather than from company staff or annual reports. Since 1990, this survey has provided a detailed and accurate picture from the…

July 22, 2025 Read more >

Earlier this year, we highlighted some thoughts around changes to remuneration reporting bought in by changes in the QCA Corporate Governance Code “the Code” (read the article here). To help support this, the QCA recently issued three new boardroom guides, QCA new series of boardroom guides , (which we are pleased to say that MM&K provided…

July 21, 2025 Read more >

Now in its 30th year, MM&K’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Survey is recognised across the industry as a leading source of reliable, in-depth insight into remuneration trends. As the private capital landscape continues to evolve, staying informed and competitive is more critical than ever. We invite you to participate in the 2025 Survey…

July 20, 2025 Read more >

Last month, MM&K launched its 30th annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Compensation Survey, the leading and highly respected benchmarking resource tailored specifically for the UK and European PE/VC market. We invite all private equity and venture capital firms—regardless of size or strategy—to participate in this comprehensive survey and gain valuable insights into how compensation…

June 12, 2025 Read more >

MM&K has officially launched the 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, a unique biennial survey that gathers insights directly from Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Board Chairs, rather than from company staff or annual reports. Since 1990, this survey has provided a detailed and accurate picture from the people who experience life in the boardroom…

June 10, 2025 Read more >

After a consultation process, to which MM&K contributed as did many other interested parties, the FRC published the 2026 UK Stewardship Code on 3 June. In addition, the FRC has published draft reporting guidance on which comments and suggestions are requested before 31 August 2025 with a view to being finalised in the autumn. The…

June 9, 2025 Read more >

On 5 June, the Government issued an update regarding its proposed reforms around Carried Interest. As a firm, we were pleased to see that the potential requirement around mandatory Co-investment has been scrapped.  Our article earlier this year Co-investment requirements in the proposed new PE/VC tax regime highlighted the potential consequences – particularly for younger…

June 6, 2025 Read more >