EQ Views

The Regulatory Influences Of Future IPOs

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

EQ’s Director of Business Development Robin Walker discusses the key changes in IPO governance in 2023; from shorter settlement cycles to the increasing power of the retail shareholder.

Capital Markets

Are You Mitigating Against The Sanction Risk?

Monday, 22 May 2023

As the war in Ukraine grinds on through its second spring, pressure is mounting on listed companies to be more proactive in cracking down on sanctioned investors.

Capital Markets

Equiniti Supports M&S’s Digital Share Ownership Transformation

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Digitisation of the share registration industry is long overdue and is a change that EQ strongly supports. The recent M&S ‘Share Your Voice’ campaign aligns with our view of how the industry could be developed for the better; maximising the benefit to companies and shareholders.

Capital Markets

Employee Share Plans Update - March 2023

Monday, 27 March 2023

As we move closer towards the 2023 Spring Budget, we wanted to take a moment to look back over the past year and summarise some of the key changes that have, or will have, an impact on our UK tax-advantaged employee share plans.

Capital Markets

Women On FTSE 350 Boards – Early Achievement Of 40% Target Is A Cause For Celebration

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

The FTSE Women Leaders Review was recently released, sharing insights and updates in the progress of delivering gender balance across the FTSE 350 and 50 of the largest private companies.

Capital Markets

How Employers Can Help Avert An Investor Confidence Crisis

Tuesday, 3 January 2023

EQ’s 2022 Shareholder Voice survey has revealed a growing wave of retail investors who lack confidence and control over their investments – and risk developing a phobia of equity ownership.