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InvestorHub and ShareSoc research graphic showing 84% of UK individual shareholders hold their shares for three years or more, with the message 'An annual webinar is not enough'

24 Sep 2026

Your most patient shareholders are the ones you speak to least

Findings from InvestorHub and ShareSoc research into UK private shareholders Ask most people in the City how long an individual investor holds a stock and you will get an answer measured in weeks. This is a widely accepted assumption that is built into the way…

14 Sep 2026

The Woodford scandal isn’t history

A major feature in the Financial Times by Chris Newlands headlined ‘I am still extremely angry’: the Woodford collapse continues to confound investors laid bare the deep, enduring…

8 Sep 2026

The end of the paper share certificate

DEMAT publishes its Step 1 implementation plan ShareSoc comment — July 2026 The Dematerialisation Market Action Taskforce (DEMAT) has published its first report: the UK implementation plan for…

8 Sep 2026

The Mills Review – are we facing financial Armageddon?

Can financial regulation control AI and protect consumers? Artificial intelligence has become central to the Labour Government’s plans for economic growth. The government’s  Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness…

7 Sep 2026

SIGnet launches new investor group in York

SIGnet, the national network of individual investor groups, is excited to announce the launch of a new in person group in York. The group will meet during the…

7 Aug 2026

Aviva shareholders targeted by Litani sub-market “mini-tender” offer

A US arbitrage firm is offering to buy Aviva shares at a material discount to the market price. ShareSoc urges shareholders to check the market price before doing…

6 Aug 2026

ShareSoc Director Spotlight – Vijay Tohani

What inspired you to join ShareSoc’s board and what motivates you to represent retail investors? I have seen the investment industry from both sides of the table. I…

30 Jul 2026 Financial Education

ShareSoc – Member Briefing: Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework – what it means for you

July 2026 | Policy briefing for members If you have ever bought UK shares, you have paid stamp duty – probably without noticing. The 0.5% charge is collected…

8 Jul 2026

SIGnet launches new Beginners’ Group

SIGnet, the national network of individual investor groups, is excited to announce the launch of a new virtual Beginners’ Group. The group will meet online, with sessions held…

Victorian council chamber interior with ornate wooden panelling, leather benches, a domed skylight and chandelier

8 Jul 2026

House of Commons debate – financial inclusion for young people

On 30th June, Westminster Hall debated financial inclusion for young people, with Economic Secretary to the Treasury Rachel Blake responding on behalf of the Government. The debate revealed…

7 Jul 2026

Nationwide’s AGM: use your vote, and make it your own

For the first time in more than twenty years, Nationwide’s 9 million eligible voting members face a genuine choice on their AGM ballot. ShareSoc takes no position on…

22 Jun 2026

ShareSoc Director Spotlight – Mark Northway

Why did I join the ShareSoc board? My professional background is investment banking. In 2016, I was working part-time for a fledgling asset manager and looking to build a…

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