The Effectiveness and Remuneration of the Board of Directors. A Critical Analysis of the Corporate Governance Codes in the UK and Germany

The following report aims to compare and contrast the development of the principles effectiveness and remuneration in the UK and Germany. Firstly, characteristic factors of the two principles are worked out, their development in the UK is analysed and underlined by a critical evaluation of the role and responsibilities of ED and NEDs in Barclays.

In a second step, the development of the carved factors in Germany is assessed and underlined by a critical analysis of the board’s role and responsibilities in Deutsche Bank. At last a brief conclusion is given.