The issue of executive remuneration seems to come into the spotlight every few months, like when Westpac's CEO departed following the reporting scandal and was set to pocket $2.7 million in compensation. In an unrelated case, IFM Investors are receiving parliamentary pressure to reveal remuneration for top execs.

These and other cases raise questions around what constitutes "fair" remuneration, and the value of balancing transparency with confidentiality and secrecy.

Global risk advisor and consultancy Willis Towers Watson recently appointed a new remuneration specialist, Derek Berry, to help businesses better understand board, executive, and non-exec remuneration strategies. He answered our questions about setting remuneration rates and disclosure expectations. More

Graeme Colley is executive manager, SMSF Technical & Private Wealth at SuperConcepts. He was one of the original board members of the SMSF Association and is widely respected in the industry for his technical knowledge on all things related to DIY super. He speaks to Industry Moves about some of the biggest changes to have hit SMSFs in the last five years and what he thinks will be the next big thing for financial planning professionals in the space. More