The Dodd-Frank Act mandates that the SEC issue new rules on clawbacks.

It also looks to block Puerto Rico from executing these so-called clawbacks.

Some payments will be subject to clawbacks, the report added.

There are also certain clawbacks built into the scheme in the event of failure.

However, in oral testimony, he said clawbacks could also be used to maintain public services.

But even if staff win, new rules on guarantees and clawbacks make future claims harder.

The taxes and clawbacks could then be used to increase funding to tier 3 communities.

Some may even face clawbacks and have to return money they have already been paid.

Junior doctors say they are striking to prevent clawbacks to long-standing terms and conditions of employment.

Companies that don't produce the number of jobs they promised face clawbacks of their benefits, he said.

The scandal has also triggered monetary penalties, compensation clawbacks, lost business and damage to Wells Fargo's reputation.

Wednesday's plan, by contrast, could trigger clawbacks even when misconduct is not at issue in a restatement.

The three leaders also came out in favour of deferring awards and clawbacks in case of negative outcomes.

What's more, some of them could be vulnerable to clawbacks that would offset any money they are owed.

Bernstein rejected the argument that clawbacks should be limited because only a few Madoff employees knew of the fraud.

However, the companies would only be required to disclose an aggregate number for clawbacks that are recovered, without naming individuals.