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ShareSoc and UKSA respond to FCA Consultation “CP24/2: Our Enforcement Guide and publicising enforcement investigations - a new approach”.
We are delighted that after many years of lobbying by ShareSoc and others, the FCA is bringing forward proposals to improve their enforcement process by increasing transparency and naming firms under investigation
A primary operational objective of the FCA is to protect consumers of financial services, including our members, from bad conduct.
Investor confidence in the current regulatory regime is very low. Individuals who report ...
AGM: 16 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 14 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 16 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against three of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
AGM: 9 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 7 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 9 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against two of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
AGM: 8 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 6 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 8 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against one of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
This article reflects the opinions of its author and not necessarily those of ShareSoc.
First Impressions with Advice and Tips on Becoming a Non-Executive Director.
As I sat on the train en route to my first board meeting, I took the opportunity to reflect on my experience on becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED) at ShareSoc. I would like to share my recent insights with you, which hopefully may be helpful for those considering advancing their careers with a Non-Executive Director role.
In today's ...
AGM: 9 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 7 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 9 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against two of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
AGM: 1 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 24 April 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 1 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against three of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
AGM: 8 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 6 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 8 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against one of the resolutions and to consider another ...
AGM: 3 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 1 May 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 3 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against four of the resolutions and consider two on ...
AGM: 2 May 2024
Proxy deadline: 30 April 2024
ShareSoc provide this added value voting information service for Full Members only, providing background information on leading companies and AGM vote guidance.
Below are links to the:
1. Stockopedia summary report.
2. Minerva Vote recommendations for the 2 May 2024 AGM based on their standard template.
3. Minerva detailed research report for the AGM.
Summary of voting issues at this year’s AGM
The Minerva report highlights various issues and recommends voting against two of the resolutions.
Readers should make their own ...
