HSBC Holdings plc has announced its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders will vote on a new Directors’ Remuneration Policy aimed at aligning director pay with long-term performance and stakeholder interests. The proposed structure simplifies compensation to base salary, benefits, pension, and performance-based incentives, reflecting UK regulatory changes. Shareholder engagement indicates support for this alignment, and the vote will be binding, ensuring adherence to the policy's guidelines.