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The maximum remuneration for Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges, which the Supervisory Board has raised to 14 million euros, has been criticised by shareholders. Union Investment voted against the remuneration scheme.

Allianz's new dividend policy focuses on private investors. CEO Oliver Bäte and CFO Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre elaborate on the new approach.

The decision to reduce the dividend to the statutory minimum for three years also marks Bayer's departure as a reliable dividend payer.

UBS promises more dividends and higher returns, but the share price initially falls. The dilemma: If the bank promises too much, it damages its credibility; if it promises too little, it frustrates its shareholders.

Despite the loss reported by its subsidiary Siemens Energy, Siemens shareholders can still hope for a higher dividend. CFO Ralf Thomas is content with the business performance in the fourth quarter.