Governance360

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets' Josh Sparks catches up with David Chase Lopes from D.F. King Ltd. David takes us through what trends his team have been seeing across the M&A Landscape, the increase in shareholder activism as well as providing some key insights around Corporate Activity in 2025. If you'd like to connect with David on LinkedIn, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchaselopes/ You can also learn more about D.F. King Ltd. by visiting https://www.mpms.mufg.com/en/mufg-corporate-markets/uk/services/proxy-solicitation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets' Josh Sparks, catches up with Bod Buckby, Head of UK Primary Markets North, at London Stock Exchange. Bod take us through market trends his team have been seeing this year, as well as providing some key insights around IPO activity ahead of this year's IPO Forum, which is London Stock Exchange's flagship event intended to assist management teams and shareholders of UK and international private companies considering a possible IPO in London. If you'd like to find out more about the upcoming IPO Forum, please visit - https://www.lsegissuerservices.com/spark/mud3XYH76p97jtZeSnyWT9/london-stock-exchange-s-ipo-forum-november-2024 You can also connect with Bod on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodbuckby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Link Group's Josh Sparks, Head of Partnerships and Intermediaries, catches up with Simon Olsen, Partner at Deloitte. Simon and his team recently published a report called ‘Resetting Expectations', which provides a deep-dive into IPO market trends for 2024 and beyond. This conversation was an opportunity for Simon take us through what his team have been seeing across the market, some key findings from their report, and much more.If you'd like to download Deloitte's recent publication – please go to https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/financial-advisory/articles/equity-capital-markets-update.htmlYou can also connect with Simon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-olsen-582aa74/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Share plans are one of the most celebrated ways for companies to reward their top talent and retain staff. In this episode, Link Group's very own Jake Dear sits down with Andy Martin, Group Share Plan Manager at Admiral Group plc. Andy and his team won the award for Best Overall Performance in Fostering Employee Share Ownership at the 2023 ProShare Awards, so this was an opportunity for him to share some insights around how share plans can help companies and their employees achieve positive outcomes. If you'd like to find out more about Admiral Group plc, please visit https://admiralgroup.co.uk/ And if you'd like to find out how the team at Link Group can support you and your employees, please visit https://www.linkgroup.eu/services/services/share-plans/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Link Group's very own Steve Playford sits down with Maureen Beresford, who leads the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Team at the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), and Karen Waldron from Company Matters, to talk us through the recently-published 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code, and what this means for issuer companies and practitioners.If you'd like to find out about the FRC and the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code, go to www.frc.org.ukYou can also learn more about Company Matters, Link Group's company secretarial and governance experts, by visiting https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ Finally, if you'd like to learn more about our Ahead community for corporate governance professionals, you can sign up to this free programme at https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each year, D.F. King Ltd. publish their AGM Season Review report which looks at the highs and lows of the AGM season, unpicks trends in investor voting behaviour and provides unique insight into how the year has played out for European issuers.So in this episode, Link Group's Steve Playford caught up with David Chase Lopes, Managing Director EMEA of D.F. King Ltd to discuss his team's findings and much more.If you'd like to download D.F. King's AGM Season Review, please go to https://www.linkgroup.eu/insights/publications/df-king-ltd-agm-season-review-2023/You can also connect with David at www.linkedin.com/in/davidchaselopesAnd if you'd like to learn more about forthcoming thought leadership events and how to get involved, please go to https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buying and selling shares in publicly traded companies represents a fundamental pillar of our economy, so in this episode Link Group's very own Kris Berry-Trow sat down with Craig Valentine and Gavin Taylor whose day-to-day role involves exactly that. Their team also celebrated their 10 year anniversary this month; so what better excuse for the dealing experts to share insights from their unique perspective of the financial markets.If you'd like to find out more about our Corporate and Employee dealing team, go to https://www.linkgroup.eu/services/services/share-dealing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you can listen back to a conversation with Paolo Casamassima who heads up our Global Market Intelligence team of Orient Capital, the Investor Relations division of Link Group. This discussion was an opportunity for Paulo to talk about his background, and take us through some of the trends taking shape in the IR industry and beyond.If you'd like to reach out to Paolo, you can connect with him on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-casamassima-68380417/You can also find out more about Orient Capital at - https://www.orientcap.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gemma Owens grabbed a coffee with Link Group's very own share plan expert Helen Hopkins. The resulting conversation covers insights from Helen's 35 years of experience, as well as some top tips around some of the changes coming into effect this year to UK share plans, including the introduction of interest rates to Save As You Earn Plans. If you'd like to find out more and take part in HM Treasury's call for evidence which Helen and Gemma discussed, you can go to https://www.gov.uk/government/news/employee-share-scheme-shake-up-to-help-boost-growth You can also reach out to Helen and Gemma any time via their details below. helen.hopkins@linkgroup.co.ukgemma.owens@linkgroup.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Link Group's very own Steve Playford sat down with David Styles, who leads the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Team at the Financial Reporting Council to talk us through some of the changes underway to the UK Corporate Governance Code, and how you can get involved in their open consultation. If you'd like to find out about the FRC and the changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code taking place, go to www.frc.org.uk And if you'd like to learn more about our Ahead community for corporate governance professionals, you can sign up to this free programme at https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we playback a conversation recorded at London Stock Exchange Studios between Link Group's Kris Berry-Trow, Steve Playford and Katherine Taylor on IPO trends in London in 2023, and what to expect in the future.If you are considering life on the public markets, and want to find out how the team at Link Group can help you on your journey to success, go to https://www.linkgroup.eu/services/services/initial-public-offering/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the barriers to social mobility within organisations? And how might they be overcome in the future to ensure that leadership represents a wider base of society, from all walks of life.We discussed this and more at our recent Ahead event where our very own Steve Playford hosted expert speakers Suzanne Courtney from Aon, Ann Francke OBE from Chartered Management Institute and Ruth Odih from Centrica plc. This session also featured a special introduction from Kathy Cong, Managing Director of Company Matters, where she explained why this topic is so important to her. Ahead is our community for corporate governance professionals, so if you'd like to receive updates regarding industry news, thought-leadership and invitations to our upcoming events from our corporate markets division, you can sign up to this free programme at --> https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen back to our first Ahead event of 2023 where our very own Gemma Owens welcomed Sonia Gilbert from Clifford Chance, Jeremy Edwards from Baker McKenzie, and Eddie Arcari from D.F. King to an interactive panel session to discuss remuneration trends anticipated in 2023. With 55% of FTSE 100 issuers taking their policies to the vote this year, it really is the year of Rem! Ahead is our community for corporate governance professionals, so if you'd like to receive updates regarding industry news, thought-leadership and invitations to our upcoming events from our corporate markets division, you can sign up to this free programme at --> https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recently hosted two events for our clients and industry partners to help drive improvements around how companies run their AGM, or any other form of shareholder meeting.Each event featured a brilliant presentation from Maureen Beresford and Kelvin Ernest from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) on new guidance they've issued to help make AGMs more simple, accessible and effective. We therefore decided to sit them down afterwards with our very own Steve Playford so they could share some insights.If you'd like to find out more information about the Financial Reporting Council, their new guidelines and more – go to www.frc.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the inaugural episode of ‘In Conversation With….'. A series of episodes where members of Link Group's company secretarial team, Company Matters, get under the skin of everything happening in our industry. To kick things off, our very own Michael Conway spoke with two distinguished guests about the role of the Company Secretary from a Non-Executive Director's (or NED's) perspective. The guests were Louis Cooper, CEO of the Non-executive Directors Association and Liz McMeikan, Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Unite Group plc, Remuneration Committee Chair at McBride and ESG Committee Chair at Dalata Hotel Group plc.For more insights and to find out more about Company Matters, visit www.companymatters.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we play back highlights from a recent event with where Kathy Cong, MD of Company Matters spoke to Maureen Beresford, Head of Corporate Governance at Financial Reporting Council, and Link Group's Courtney Menzies and Jai Baker about the corporate governance trends and highlights of the year so far, as well as what's to come in the second half 2022.This event was brought to you through our Ahead programme. Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new ideas, discuss industry trends and connect with like-minded people. If you'd like to join this free programme, visit https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we play back highlights from a recent event with guest speaker Blaire Palmer. During this session, Agent Provocateur Blaire Palmer, discussed how we can all be effective leaders and examined the many myths of leadership. Blaire has spent the last 22 years coaching and challenging boards and senior leadership teams as they work out how to thrive – and how to ensure their organisations thrive - in these fast-changing times. This event was brought to you through our Ahead programme. Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new ideas, discuss industry trends and connect with like-minded people. If you'd like to join this free programme, visit -> https://www.companymatters.co.uk/ahead/ You can also connect with Blaire on LinkedIn at -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairepalmer/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we play back highlights from our recent Ahead event where Jai Baker, David Chase Lopes, Sara Kennaugh and Melissa Kittermaster discussed corporate governance trends to expect in 2022 and beyond. Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new trends and ideas, discuss industry issues and connect with like-minded people. If you'd like to sign up to become a member of this free programme, you can access https://ww2.linkgroup.eu/ahead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jai Baker catches up with Caroline Emmet from our Company Matters team to discuss board audit reforms underway, as well as sharing practical tips on how companies can adapt to these new rules with ease and confidence.If you want to stay up-to-date with future episodes, you might want to consider subscribing on whatever platform you're listening to us. And if there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss, we'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch at podcast@linkgroup.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each quarter we release our UK dividend monitor covering everything from payment trends to future outlooks across the FTSE 350.To coincide with the latest edition, we hosted a special webcast where Ian Stokes, Managing Director of Corporate Markets EMEA, caught up with Mark Baker from 5i Research UK and James Baxter-Derrington from Investment Week to discuss the topic: what does recovery look like?This event was brought to you through our Ahead programme. Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new ideas, discuss industry trends and connect with like-minded people. If you'd like to join this free programme, you can access https://ww2.linkgroup.eu/ahead/You can also download our latest dividend monitor and more at https://www.linkgroup.eu/insights/publications/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marks & Spencer is one of the most celebrated names on the high street, and they also have a forward-thinking approach to governance. In this episode, Link Group’s Jai Baker caught up with Rob Lyons, Deputy Company Secretary at Marks and Spencer Group plc to find out what’s behind this drive to change how shareholders connect with their assets for the better. This episode was produced in conjunction with our Ahead programme. Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new trends and ideas, discuss industry issues and connect with like-minded people. If you’d like sign up, access https://ww2.linkgroup.eu/ahead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 saw UK dividends cut by over a third – while investment trusts raised payouts by 4.2% to a record £1.88bn. In this episode, Link Group’s Jai Baker and Victoria Keenan speak to Mark Baker from 5i Research UK and James De Sausmarez from Janus Henderson Investors. Tune in to find out everything you need to know.You can also download our Investment Dividend Trust Monitor at https://bit.ly/2QsRC0q See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last year, special guidance on shareholder meetings was issued under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) to help companies adapt to the disruption of COVID-19. But with expiry on 30 March, what will the new guidance mean for meeting arrangements ongoing? In this episode, Jai Baker and Graham Butcher catch up to run through what companies can do to prepare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we play back highlights from our recent Ahead event where Caroline Emmet and Jai Baker discuss corporate governance trends to expect in 2021.Ahead is a community for governance professionals to discover new trends and ideas, discuss industry issues and connect with like-minded people. If you’d like to sign up to become a member of this free programme, you can access http://bit.ly/2KQe2G1 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every year, companies hold their most important event: the Annual General Meeting.In this episode, we play back highlights from our recent webcast hosted by D.F. King and Orient Capital. Tune in to listen to their conversation with guest experts as they discuss everything you need to know. To download the report that was published to coincide with this webcast, click here - https://bit.ly/3lxGVDK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a year since we launched out podcast and the response has been amazing. That's why we have decided to update the name of our series, so we can now expand the topics discussed and connect with new areas of our industry.If there's anything you want to hear about in the future, you can get in touch with us at podcast@linkgroup.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of the burgeoning AIM Market and how the latest dividend trends might impact companies and investors.You can also download our AIM Dividend Monitor report at https://www.linkassetservices.com/our-thinking/aim-dividend-monitor-2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Share plans are one of best ways to help employees and companies achieve their long-term goals. But how can they progress with bigger challenges ahead? In this episode, we speak with Martin MacLeod from DLA Piper to explore his thoughts.You can also connect with this episode’s speakers: Tristan Adams - https://bit.ly/3aDBrmlLindsey Doud – https://bit.ly/2Q2tUnQMartin MacLeod - https://bit.ly/3kVDBm5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each quarter we release our UK Dividend Monitor that looks at trends in payments and future outlooks. The results this quarter have been extraordinary. Headline dividends fell a huge 57.2 per cent, with a 45 per cent drop from the top 100 UK companies. But how are investors responding to these changes, with dividends becoming arguably their most important source of income? In this episode, we play back the highlights from our recent UK Dividend Monitor webcast. You can also download the full report at:- https://www.linkassetservices.com/our-thinking/uk-dividend-monitor-q2-2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we speak with Adrian Smith from Reclaim Fund about their work to free up unclaimed assets to help fund good causes. With the government consultation on this scheme’s expansion closing on the 16th July 2020, tune in to find out everything you need to know and how you can get involved. You can also connect with this episode’s speakers at: Jai Baker - http://bit.ly/2TMddzsLindsey Doud - https://bit.ly/2xQmPB6 Adrian Smith - https://bit.ly/3dd76uC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we speak to Kit Atkinson about our capital markets in 2020 and beyond. Will the current challenges result in an economic setback? or will they prove to be a catalyst for change. ______________ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Kit Atkinson - https://bit.ly/2ZmPIAg Lindsey Doud - https://bit.ly/2xQmPB6 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges facing companies in the UK and beyond as they plan one of the main events in their corporate calendar, the Annual General Meeting.How much will social distancing change meeting formats and official process? And can technology help? Tune in to find out.______________You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn:Jai Baker - http://bit.ly/2TMddzsLindsey Doud - https://bit.ly/2xQmPB6 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we sit down with Gabbi Stopp from the UK’s only share donation charity, ShareGift. Gabbi and her incredible team solve problems for both companies and shareholders, whilst raising essential funds for a vast range of charities. Sounds too good to be true? Tune in to find out more, and how you can get involved. ______________ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Jai Baker - http://bit.ly/2TMddzs Gabbi Stopp - http://bit.ly/2xvrMPi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we sit down with Alison Owers, CEO of Orient Capital to talk about their new report on the topic on everyone's mind: ESG.How do companies around the globe compare to each other when it comes to ESG reporting? Who's responsible for making sure ESG is part of a company's priorities? And is a company's take on ESG enough to change an investor's mind? Listen to find out.You can download the full report at https://www.linkassetservices.com/our-thinking/keeping-pace-with-esgYou can also connect with this episode's speakers on LinkedIn:Lindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukAlison Owers - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/alison-owers-6948724/de See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tune in to hear Link Group's industry experts Tristan Adams, Jai Baker, and Lindsey Doud round up the key takeaways following the 2019 ProShare Conference. For more information about Link Group, you can access https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Tristan Adams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-adams-cert-icsa-esp-6635638/?originalSubdomain=ukJai Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-baker-fcis/Lindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are companies and issuers doing enough to give their shareholders a voice? In this digital age, could technology be the answer?In this episode, our host Lindsey Doud sits down with our registration-industry expert, Jai Baker, and guests Andrew Myers and Jonathan Smalley from Proxymity at Citi.Listen in to hear about the newest Shareholder Rights Directive (SRDII), and what tools are being used to improve transparency in the future of vote flows around the world.For more information about Link Group, you can access https://www.linkassetservices.com/You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn:Jai Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-baker-fcis/Lindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukAndrew Myers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlmyers/?originalSubdomain=ukJonathan Smalley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-smalley?originalSubdomain=uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that an incredible £2bn worth of dormant assets haven’t been reunited with their owners in the UK? In this episode, our registration-industry expert, Jai Baker, and host, Lindsey Doud, chat with guest Robert Welch, Company Secretary at Tesco PLC and industry champion of the Dormant Asset Commission (DAC). Listen in to find out what’s being done to make sure that all dormant assets are released – either to their rightful owners or to charitable causes. For more information about Link Group, you can access https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Robert Welch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-welch-79241a14/?originalSubdomain=ukLindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukJai Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-baker-fcis/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are companies giving enough incentive to their employees? Employee share plans are one of the most popular ways for a workforce to secure their financial futures.In this episode, our share-plan expert, Tristan Adams, and host, Lindsey Doud, chat to our guest speaker, Carla Walsham, Managing Associate from Tapestry. Listen in to hear about what developments are taking shape in the share plans industry - and what Tapestry discovered in the results to their recent survey. For more information about Link Group, you can access - https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Tristan Adams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-adams-cert-icsa-esp-6635638/?originalSubdomain=ukLindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukCarla Walsham - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-walsham-0aa35871/?originalSubdomain=uk k See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UK faces turbulent social, economic and political times. In this episode, our capital markets expert, Kit Atkinson, and host, Lindsey Doud, speak with Charlie Walker, Head of Equity Primary Markets at London Stock Exchange. Is London still a popular listening venue for companies around the world? Listen in to hear what Charlie thinks. For more information about Link Group, you can access https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn: Kit Atkinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kit-atkinson/?originalSubdomain=ukLindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukCharlie Walker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-walker-846184112/?originalSubdomain=uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each year, companies hold their most important event of the year: their Annual General Meeting.In this episode, our in-house expert David Chase Lopes, Managing Director at D. F. King, chats with our host, Lindsey Doud, about this year’s AGM season. Listen in to hear about this season’s results, highlights, and what trends are next on the horizon in the world of corporate governance.For more information about Link Group, go to https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn:Lindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=ukDavid Chase Lopes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchaselopes/?originalSubdomain=fr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A staggering amount of shareholders and beneficiaries are sat on vast pockets of wealth… and they don’t even know it.In this episode, our registration-industry expert, Jai Baker, and host, Lindsey Doud, speak to Paul Aggett from Vestigium.Listen in to hear what new steps are being taken to connect shareholders with their lost assets – making sure no-one loses out.For more information about Link Group, go to - https://www.linkassetservices.com/ You can also connect with this episode’s speakers on LinkedIn:Paul Aggett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-aggett-7046a8106?originalSubdomain=ukJai Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jai-baker-fcis/Lindsey Doud - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-doud-52563a5/?originalSubdomain=uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.