ShareSoc in the News

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

The Daily Mail, 11 September 2024, Royal Mail investors left baffled by takeover vote amid fears Czech Sphinx is buying on the cheap

ShareSoc is quoted in this article in the Daily Mail, regarding the proposed takeover of IDS (fka Royal Mail). We express our concerns over the lack of instructions for individual shareholders who hold their shares in nominee accounts. Click here to read the article.

Investors Chronicle, 19 June 2024, M&S still pushing shareholders to online AGM

ShareSoc director Mark Northway was quoted in an article by Val Cipriani (Investors Chronicle), commenting on M&S' approach to AGMs: Mark Northway, director of campaigning organisation ShareSoc, said the term digital-first was "unfortunate and less than friendly to individual investors", but added that this year's hybrid approach constitutes a step forward "from last year’s deplorable digital-only experiment". Click here to read the article.

Ignites Europe, 16 April 2024, Woodford collapse: MPs raise ‘serious concerns’ about FCA

ShareSoc was quoted in an article by Amie Keeley (Ignites Europe), questioning the FCA's decision not to take any enforcement action against Hargreaves Lansdown, the fund platform that heavily promoted Woodford Equity Income, or the fund's depositary, Northern Trust. Click here to read the article.

Ignites Europe, 10 April 2024, Firms warn of run on funds under FCA enforcement rules

ShareSoc Director Amit Vedhara was quoted in an article by Amie Keeley (Ignites Europe), commenting on the FCA's consultation that would see regulated financial services firms that are subject to enforcement investigations named earlier and much more frequently.  Click here to read the article.

Ignites Europe, 29 February 2024, UK regulator urged to publish findings into Woodford saga

As the Woodford Debacle continues without final resolution, there are multiple calls for an independent review of the FCA's handling of the affair, and ShareSoc Directors are quoted pressing for more transparency on who else the FCA are investigating.  Click here to read the article.

The Times , 4 December 2023, D-Day for Woodford investors faced with £230m compensation offer

The Times recently featured ShareSoc's position regarding the contentious compensation scheme for Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund. Click here to read the article.

Shares Spotlight, November 2023, All Investors Should Join ShareSoc

ShareSoc appeared in the November edition of Shares Spotlight, a publication that features a regular series of reports focusing on small and growing companies. Each issue is free to read and provides important information to help investors make better-informed decisions. Click here to read the article.

Investors Chronicle, 9 November 2023, This digital plan will trample all over shareholder rights

The Investors Chronicle slams the threat to Shareholder Rights posed by the recommendations in the Digitisation Taskforce interim report. ShareSoc's views are mentioned. (Subscription required)

This is Money, 2 July 2023, M&S tells investors to stay away from AGM: Sparks fly after it warns shareholders they are not welcome

ShareSoc is referenced and director Mark Northway is quoted in this article, published by This is Money on 2nd July 2023.

Financial Times, 10 June 2023, Why I want my name to appear on shareholder registers

ShareSoc was mentioned in the Financial Times in an article about Shareholder Registers. Click here to read the article.

This is Money, 23 April 2023, Inviting small investors is key to AGMs

ShareSoc was mentioned in an article by Jeff Prestridge on 23/4/23. Click here to read the article.

This is Money, 16 April 2023, Making investors feel loved should be a goal for companies, so I welcome plan for greater shareholder empowerment

ShareSoc was mentioned in an article by Jeff Prestridge on 16/4/23. Click here to read the article.