Executive transactions face heightened scrutiny from regulators and investors. Ensure your strategy meets evolving expectations, while maintaining corporate governance standards and strengthening shareholder confidence. Benchmark your insider compliance practices against your peers and discover how leading organizations balance transparency, compliance, and flexibility in executive transaction management.

Key questions this webinar will answer:

• What resources do companies provide to executives to help them understand their equity awards?
• What procedures do companies have in place for preclearance and trading windows?
• How do companies manage Form 4 and 144 filings? 
• What are companies’ policies around the use of 10b5-1 plans and how has usage of these plans shifted in response to the SEC’s new rule? 

Registration

All attendees are required to register in advance. 

• NASPP Members: Current NASPP members can attend at no cost.
• Nonmembers: The cost for non-members is $299.  

Join or renew your membership to receive complimentary access to this program and all member benefits.

Learn how to increase your equity team’s productivity by streamlining the operation of your stock plan.

In the current economic landscape, many companies are in a balancing act of carefully tightening budgets while ensuring they are strategically positioned for future growth. Equity compensation plans can add substantial value during this time by helping to motivate, reward, and retain your best employees.

Ensure you have the right equity plan management processes and tools for your organization’s size and goals as you navigate uncertain times.

Registration

All attendees are required to register in advance. 

• NASPP Members: Current NASPP members can attend at no cost.
• Nonmembers: The cost for non-members is $299.  

Join or renew your membership to receive complimentary access to this program and all member benefits.

Networking within your organization is an effective way to advance your career. But it can feel intimidating if you aren’t outgoing by nature. Uncover strategies to help you foster productive relationships throughout every level of your organization that set you up for professional success in your current role and beyond. Part of the NASPP Women Leading in Equity leadership development program.

Registration

This program is free for both members and nonmembers. All participants are required to register to view the program. 

About Women Leading in Equity

This webinar is part of the NASPP Women Leading in Equity leadership development program, sponsored by Morgan Stanley at Work. This program is a leadership development program developed to support women's advancement, empower career growth, and celebrate the first-hand stories of successful women leaders in our profession. '

The program combines one-to-one mentorship with leadership development through three virtual seminars and is designed to offer effective and actionable approaches to help women build skills and stand out as leaders, resolve common obstacles, and establish and leverage supportive relationships across career stages.

Disclaimer: Sponsored by Morgan Stanley. National Association Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and Morgan Stanley are not affiliated companies. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for information presented by third parties or contained on any third-party web site. The opinions expressed by the third parties are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. © 2024 Morgan Stanley. All rights reserved. CRC 3734538 (08/2024)

Ace Your CEP Level 1 Exam with Peer and Expert Support

Get direct insight into testing material from industry experts while building a valuable peer network to equip you for exam success.

Each week, you'll grab your in-depth study guide and meet with your small, peer-led group to go over the week's CEP Level 1 exam topic and learn from each others' questions and interpretations. Then you'll attend a weekly webinar on the topic, designed around the questions you and your peers submit.

• Grab your in-depth study guide and get ready to dive into:
• Plan design, analysis, and administration
• Taxation
• Corporate and Securities Law
• Accounting

Ideal Development Opportunity For

• Those planning to take the ECA (CEP Level 1) exam in 2025

Enrollment Fee

• Members:  $150
• Non-Members:  $200

PLEASE NOTE: Non-members will need to create an NASPP.com account to register. Click the "Log In" button in the upper right corner and follow the on-screen instructions to establish your account.

All registrations are non-refundable.

The SEC’s EDGAR Next platform will significantly change how you access EDGAR to submit filings for Section 16 insiders. Get ready for the rollout of multifactor authorizations and authorized account administrators and users. Go beyond the technical requirements to understand the practical considerations essential for a smooth transition to the new platform for you and your company’s insiders.

Key questions this webinar will answer:

• What will EDGAR Next change (and what won’t be changing)?
• What conversations do you need to have with your insiders? Will they need login.gov accounts?
• What are the various roles that can be assigned to filer accounts and who should each role be assigned to?
• How should you approach collaborating with the other companies that your insiders file Section 16 reports for? What is an API? Will you need a technical administrator?

Registration
All attendees are required to register in advance. 

• NASPP Members: Current NASPP members can attend at no cost. 
• Nonmembers: The cost for non-members is $599.  

Join or renew your membership to receive complimentary access to this program and all member benefits.

Leading equity experts give you the complete rundown of the most important new developments affecting equity plans and advise you on how to adapt to stay compliant. From shareholder litigation to rulemaking from the SEC, FASB, and more, explore 2025’s most buzzworthy equity topics. Plus, we’ll highlight more topics to keep an eye on during a lightning round. 

Key questions this webinar will answer:

• What are the current issues and challenges from shareholders with respect to CEO pay?
• How will income statement disaggregation affect expense reporting for equity plans?
• What government rulemaking is in the works that will affect equity plans?
• What lessons have been learned on clawback policies now that the new listing standards have been in effect for a year?

Enhance your negotiation prowess! Our panel of veteran stock plan administrators will share their strategies to achieve better outcomes in any negotiation scenario, whether your desired result relates to your equity plan, your team, or your own career. We’ll share tips for handling objections gracefully, communicating persuasively, and not taking “no” for an answer. Part of the NASPP Women Leading in Equity leadership development program.

Registration

This program is free for both members and nonmembers. All participants are required to register to view the program. 

About Women Leading in Equity

This webinar is part of the NASPP Women Leading in Equity leadership development program, sponsored by Morgan Stanley at Work. This program is a leadership development program developed to support women's advancement, empower career growth, and celebrate the first-hand stories of successful women leaders in our profession. '

The program combines one-to-one mentorship with leadership development through three virtual seminars and is designed to offer effective and actionable approaches to help women build skills and stand out as leaders, resolve common obstacles, and establish and leverage supportive relationships across career stages.

Disclaimer: Sponsored by Morgan Stanley. National Association Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) and Morgan Stanley are not affiliated companies. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for information presented by third parties or contained on any third-party web site. The opinions expressed by the third parties are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. © 2024 Morgan Stanley. All rights reserved. CRC 3734538 (08/2024)

Explore the latest trends and developments in AI and its potential impact on equity plan management. Delve into specific use cases around HR efficiency, error detection, and risk management with experts from Microsoft, and Amazon. You’ll leave with a vision of how equity plan administration may change over the next five years.

Key questions this webinar will answer:

• How has AI already started to impact the equity landscape?
• How can companies use AI to identify outliers and errors and assist with employee inquiries?
• What can you do to set your team up for success when undertaking AI projects?
• What are the limitations to be aware of when relying on AI?

Registration

All attendees are required to register in advance. 

• NASPP Members: Current NASPP members can attend at no cost.
• Nonmembers: The cost for non-members is $299.

Join or renew your membership to receive complimentary access to this program and all member benefits.

Equip yourself to comply with all the latest Section 16 requirements and procedures in 2024. Alan Dye, the undisputed authority on Section 16, will cover current SEC rulemaking, offer practical tips on refining your Section 16 procedures, and answer questions on the challenges you face. Submit your questions in  advance to alan.dye@hoganlovells.com.

Build a Foundation for Equity Compensation Success

Develop core stock plan administration competencies and fuel your professional growth. From taxation and the latest securities law considerations to best practices for various award types and Section 16 reporting requirements, build the foundation you need to be successful in equity compensation.

Ideal Development Opportunity For

• Those new to equity compensation
• Experienced professionals wanting to refresh and strengthen their skills 
• Those preparing for the CEP Level 1 exam
• Those wanting to learn about equity compensation at public companies (Looking to learn about equity compensation at private companies? Click here)

Learning Objectives

Key questions this course will answer:

• What are the features and characteristics of the most common types of equity arrangements offered by public companies?
• What practices are necessary to ensure that equity plans comply with U.S. securities laws?
• How much taxable income do participants recognize for the equity arrangements typically offered by public companies and what are the employer’s withholding and reporting obligations with respect to that income?
• How do companies determine and record the effect of equity arrangements on their profitability?
• What policies and procedures are necessary to manage equity programs?
• How does compliance for equity programs offered globally differ from U.S. compliance? What additional laws apply to equity programs outside the United States?

Course Features

• Six expert-led modules
• On-demand to fit your schedule 
• Supplemental materials to further dive into topics 
• Quizzes to test your skills and apply your knowledge 
• Certificate awarded upon completion

Enrollment Fee

• Members:  $900
• Non-Members:  $1,800

PLEASE NOTE: Non-members will need to create an NASPP.com account to register. Click the "Log In" button in the upper right corner and follow the on-screen instructions to establish your account.

All registrations are non-refundable.