Prudential boss receives bonus despite public reprimand

UK insurer Prudential paid its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tidjane Thiam 7.8 million pounds last year after he was reprimanded by the British watchdog over a bid for AIA Group.

UK insurer Prudential paid its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tidjane Thiam 7.8 million pounds last year after he was reprimanded by the British watchdog over a bid for AIA Group.

In its annual report Friday, the company said Thiam received a £1.0m salary, a £2.9m bonus and £4.4m in long-term incentives for his performance in 2012.

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