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Long-term incentives lift CFO pay amid competition for talent
By CFO Dive | Jun 18, 2026 | Read more
Partner Roman Beleuta was quoted in a CFO Dive article on CAP’s 2026 CFO pay trends update, which found that CFO compensation rose as companies increased long-term incentive awards. Roman noted that the CFO role has evolved into a key strategic position, and that elevated CFO turnover and talent shortages are putting upward pressure on compensation.
CFOs’ 2025 compensation boost was nearly in line with CEOs’
By CFO Brew | Jun 18, 2026 | Read more
Founding Partner Kelly Malafis was quoted in a CFO Brew article on CAP’s research showing that CFO compensation increased at nearly the same rate as CEO compensation in 2025. Kelly noted that CEO and CFO pay tends to move with performance, and that companies are placing greater emphasis on leadership stability in an increasingly competitive talent environment.
CEO Compensation Is Up for 2026
By Directors & Boards | Jun 18, 2026 | Read more
Partner Lauren Peek and Principal Joanna Czyzewski were quoted in a Directors & Boards article discussing CAP’s early filers report on CEO compensation and bonus payouts. Lauren noted that the increase in CEO pay was largely driven by long-term incentives aligned with performance and shareholder interests, while Joanna emphasized that compensation committees continue to focus on performance-based pay and thoughtful goal-setting amid macroeconomic uncertainty.
Big bank CEOs got the highest pay raises in 2025
By American Banker | Jun 4, 2026 | Read more
Partners Shaun Bisman and Kelly Malafis were quoted in an American Banker article on CAP’s research showing that bank CEO pay increased across asset sizes in 2025, with the largest banks seeing the biggest gains. Shaun noted that the year reflected a more normalized banking environment supported by stronger fundamentals, while Kelly explained that bank CEO compensation remains closely linked to financial performance.
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