ShareSoc in the News

This page lists references to ShareSoc in the press and broadcast media.

Citywire, 10 April, Fidelity UK chair leads industry support for risk warnings overhaul

Citywire reports on industry support for proposals from the Investment Association to overhaul standard ‘capital at risk’ warnings, replacing them with clearer, more accessible language for investors. The article explains that current warnings are often seen as overly formulaic and focused on compliance rather than helping individuals properly understand investment risk. The piece also references ShareSoc director Mark Northway, who supports the move but stresses caution. He said it was important to remember that ditching the risk warning was not a licence for ...

The Times, 26 March, Don’t let your employer pocket your pension fund surplus

The Times highlights risks and opportunities in pension fund surpluses for members The Times reports on growing surpluses within defined benefit pension schemes, with some funds holding excess amounts averaging up to £50,000 per member. The article explains that upcoming reforms could allow portions of these surpluses to be released, potentially resulting in significant windfalls for millions of workers and pensioners. However, it warns that the distribution of these funds is not guaranteed and will likely involve negotiations between trustees and sponsoring employers. The ...

FT Markets Data, 18 March, Conference attendance at ShareSoc Leeds

FT Markets Data coverage highlights ShareSoc investor event participation FT Markets Data reports that Tristel plc will be presenting at an upcoming ShareSoc Growth Company investor event in Leeds on 14 April 2026. The announcement confirms that Tristel’s CFO, Anna Wasyl, will provide an overview of the company and its strategy.  The coverage underscores ShareSoc’s ongoing role in facilitating engagement between growth companies and private investors through its investor events. Click here to read the article.

The Times, 23 February, How Margaret Thatcher’s privatisation could have made you £33,000

The Times feature highlights ShareSoc member perspective on privatisation returns The Times reports on the long term investment impact of the privatisations launched under Margaret Thatcher, 45 years after the flotation of British Aerospace, now BAE Systems. The article quotes ShareSoc member Mohan Vedhara, who invested in companies including National Grid and BT. He said: “It seemed like a good opportunity when these companies were floated, the share prices were cheap, and these were good quality companies.” As debate continues over the legacy of ...

UK Shareholders’ Association, 23 January, The UK Shareholders’ Association and ShareSoc agree their position on the Digitisation Taskforce’s final report

The UK Shareholders’ Association statement highlights a joint position with ShareSoc on the Digitisation Taskforce’s final report. Both organisations, led by Charles Henderson and Mark Northway, support the recommended move to a fully intermediated securities chain, recognising its potential to enhance shareholder engagement and strengthen corporate governance. They also welcome the proposal for a legislated Shareholder and Underlying Beneficial Owner Bill of Rights to ensure investors retain meaningful participation in company decision making. As digitisation is implemented in stages, the joint position stresses ...

The Times, 16 February, BrewDog crowdfunders could be nursing losses after sale

The The Times feature highlights ShareSoc’s perspective on retail shareholder protection. The Times reports on the potential sale of BrewDog, following the appointment of restructuring specialists at AlixPartners, and the risk that any deal could prioritise its private equity backer TSG Consumer Partners, which holds a 21 per cent stake. The article notes that BrewDog’s 220,000 “Equity Punks” investors may be left empty handed if larger stakeholders are paid first. The article quotes ShareSoc Director Mark Northway, who said, “Sadly, BrewDog is a ...

Times, 18 January, FRC unlikely to drop ‘naming and shaming’ in audit investigations

The Times feature highlights ShareSoc perspective on audit transparency The Times reports on the Financial Reporting Council’s decision to maintain its policy of publicly naming companies and audit firms under investigation. The article quotes ShareSoc Director Mark Northway, who said, “Audit investigations can take many years to complete. The existence of an investigation under way is hugely relevant to all users of published accounts, and to deny that information to the public until it is no longer relevant is to undermine confidence in ...

BBC, 12 January, The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?

BBC feature highlights an insightful article quoting ShareSoc Director Jema Arnold. With the FTSE 100 reaching a record high, the BBC looks at whether now is the right time to start investing. The article quotes ShareSoc Director Jema Arnold, who says, “People starting out should have a cash buffer in case of emergency before going into investing.” As policymakers push for greater retail investment and new rules promise wider access to guidance, the article offers a timely and grounded perspective on the trade ...

Financial Times, 13 September, Will shareholder voting make a comeback?

FT double-page feature highlights an excellent article quoting ShareSoc Directors Amit Vedhara and Mark Bentley. Your vote really does count, especially when it matters most. The system may still have flaws, but voter participation is rising, helped by major platforms making engagement easier. Fixing the system is moving in the right direction, but meaningful change will require sustained influencing and lobbying to ensure the Digitisation Taskforce’s original goals are fully realized when their recommendations are implemented. Click here to read the article.

Investors’ Chronicle, 08 September 2025, Is Interactive Investor’s ‘disgusting’ move a death knell for investment clubs?

ShareSoc in the News: Investors’ Chronicle on Investment Clubs "We’re engaging with platforms to remove barriers for investment clubs" – Mark Bentley We’re delighted to share that our director, Mark Bentley, was quoted in a recent Investors’ Chronicle article exploring the challenges facing UK investment clubs following Interactive Investor’s decision to close its club accounts. Mark highlighted the barriers platforms face in offering investment club dealing accounts and outlined how ShareSoc is actively engaging with providers to ensure retail investors can continue to access ...

Minerva Analytics, 24 July, Digitisation Danger: “Fatal Flaws” Face Shareholders in UK Government-approved Recommendations

Minerva Analytics reports that UK investor organisation ShareSoc has warned that recommendations made by the Digitisation Taskforce have “fatal flaws” for investors which could... Click here to read the article.

BBC, 20 July 2025, Are we willing to drop cash Isas and take more risks with our money?

ShareSoc in the News: BBC Feature on Investor Communities "‘I want investing to be like a book club’ - Jema Arnold We’re delighted to share that ShareSoc and SIGnet were featured in a recent BBC article exploring how private investors are building supportive, knowledgeable communities to improve their investing outcomes. Jema Arnold, ShareSoc board member representing SIGnet, was interviewed along with two other SIGnet members. Their stories reflect the real power of peer learning and collaboration among UK investors. Click here to read the article. If you’ve been thinking about ...