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  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...

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:/...

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. Hosted on...

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://...

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://b...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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/3aDBrml Lindsey Doud –  https://bit.ly/2Q2tUnQ Martin M...

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 ep...

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 - ...

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 Hosted on Ac...

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://...

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 a...

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 down...

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-c...

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 t...

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 dorm...

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 sh...

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,...

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 mo...

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...