Reading Time: < 1 minute Find out more about AGM Support Our client, a London and New York Stock Exchange listed company, came to us after news became public that they had misled officials about the safety of one of their products. This resulted in the CEO being imprisoned in the US and fined $six-figures. The AGM was fast approaching […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Find out more about AGM Support Our client, a listed financial services company, was due to hold their AGM in early May just as covid-19 struck. Throughout the year the company was in the media and the AGM always received publicity. Nerves were high and a spotlight was on the Deputy Company Secretary to deliver
Reading Time: < 1 minute Find out more about Board Pack Efficiency Our client, a listed financial services company, had been struggling with duplicate papers and voluminous board packs. Boardroom decisions were disjointed and ineffective with discussions taking place outside of meetings and meetings being used for legal documentary purposes only. The Board of Directors and Management wanted to spend
Reading Time: < 1 minute Find out more about Interim Cosec Support Our client, an international investment management firm, required temporary company secretarial governance support while a member of their team was absent for an extended period and a new team member was being onboarded. We provided support for the various Fund’s quarterly review meetings and assisted with the day-to-day
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Introduction While it is true that directors are often concerned with factors such as their reputation, salary, and financial performance, it is an oversimplification to say that these are their sole concerns. Directors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, which goes beyond personal gains and
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction On Saturday 27th May 2023 Luton Town Football Club defeated Coventry City 6-5 on penalties to win the Sky Bet Championship play-off final to reach the promised land of the Premier League. But just how did a club on the brink of liquidation in 2008 and operating on a limited budget manage to turn
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Social Contract – an agreement, governing the behaviour of individuals and organisations. In our view the governance framework is the Board’s social contract with its stakeholders and is an articulation of accountability, purpose, culture and operational effectiveness. Executive Summary: Effective communication is the key to good governance Stakeholders are those who are likely to be
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Boardroom decisions can have broad ramifications, affecting shareholders, stakeholders, local communities, and wider society. To ensure effective decision-making, directors need to be mindful of their physical and mental health, and emotional capabilities. Directors of most companies require a range of experiences, including knowledge of accountancy, law and governance practices. While technical skills and professional qualifications
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a seasoned investor, you understand it is essential to understand the nature of the business in which you invest but have you ever considered the liquidity of your shares and whether you’re doing enough to safeguard the long-term success of the company. This is especially important when investing in UK AIM-listed companies, as they
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Reading Time: 3 minutes As a Non-Executive Director (NED), it is important to have a good understanding of the business in which you sit on the board, as well as how the company goes to market. This knowledge can be crucial in providing valuable insight and guidance to the board and management team, and can help to ensure that
