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Aviva AGM – Companies should engage positively with shareholders!

Don’t hide in York! Don’t use hybrid AGMs to hide from difficult questions.  The announcement that Aviva plc will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting at its regional office in York (Wellington Row) on 6 May is, on the surface, framed as an act of regional inclusion. To me, however, it feels increasingly like a tactical retreat.  For years, the Aviva AGM was a hallmark of the UK corporate calendar. Held in London, it regularly attracted over 600 shareholders. It was a forum for genuine accountability, where the board was forced to look the company’s owners in the eye. By shifting the venue ...

Laggard Jubilee Metals (JLP) 

The value of careful balance sheet analysis   Jubilee Metals Group plc (JLP:LON) is a UK‑based, AIM‑listed metals processing and recovery company. It specialises in extracting valuable metals from mine waste, tailings and...

ShareSoc Director Spotlight – Amit Vedhara

What inspired you to join ShareSoc’s board and what motivates you to represent UK private investors? I came across ShareSoc when looking to give back to society in some way, and...

Vanguard cuts LifeStrategy UK Home Bias

Why Now, and What It Really Means  Vanguard has announced a significant change to its flagship LifeStrategy range: a reduction in the long‑standing UK home bias. Equity exposure to the UK will fall from...

ShareSoc Director Spotlight – Ram Sachdev

What inspired you to join ShareSoc’s board and what motivates you to represent retail investors? I am delighted to share my perspective.   I joined the Board of ShareSoc after spending ten...