EQ Views

Prepayment Meters Under Scrutiny By Regulator And Government

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

As the use of prepayment meters comes under scrutiny, we look at whether they are responsible. In this article, we discuss the situation and consider the focus areas for development.

Customer Engagement

A Winning Approach To Consumer Duty

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

With the compliance deadline for Consumer Duty a little over six months away EQ explores some of the key issues that financial services firms should be working on right now – and why embracing the process will give you a competitive edge.

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.

Corporate Governance

Shareholders Keep Up ESG Pressure Despite Performance Setbacks

Monday, 19 December 2022

The EQ Shareholder Voice data shows overall interest in responsible investing has continued to increase rapidly in the last 12 months, despite a backlash against it in some quarters.

Capital Markets

AGMs Go Digital: M&S Case Study

Friday, 9 December 2022

M&S is a leading British retailer with a unique heritage, making them accountable to hundreds of thousands of shareholders, all of whom have different priorities.

Employee Engagement

How Share Schemes Can Help Employees in the Cost-of-living Crisis

Thursday, 8 December 2022

The 2022 Shareholder Voice report explores this in more detail whilst reflecting on the advantages and challenges of setting up an employee share scheme in your organisation.