EQ Views
In The Spotlight – Employee Share Plans And ‘Dividend Equivalent’ Shares
Monday, 22 December 2025We explain the idea of 'dividend equivalent' shares given to UK employees through discretionary share plans, such as Long-Term Incentive Plans. We share insights based on an analysis of more than 100 client companies about what is happening in the market today regarding these practices.
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In The Spotlight - UK Dividend Tax Changes
Monday, 22 December 2025The annual dividend allowance reduced from £5,000 to £500 by April 2024 meaning more shareholders needed to report and pay tax on their dividends. We take a look at the UK Dividend Tax closely as we shine the spotlight on what it means for you and employee share plans.
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Operationalising Stage 4 Of The FCA’s Proposed Motor Finance Consumer Redress Scheme
Monday, 22 December 2025In the last in our series on operationalising the FCA's Motor Finance Compensation Scheme, we review Stage 4 - Communicating redress outcomes and also look at how firms can manage the whole timeline.
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EQ Experts Series - Mohammed Eliaz
Friday, 19 December 2025In this Q&A Mohammed Eliaz, Operations Manager at Equiniti India, lets us into his world and gives us insight into his career and what it's like working for EQ.
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Key Industry Developments: Q4 2025 And Beyond
Wednesday, 17 December 20252025 brought major reforms in UK financial services, from digitising shareholding to capital market changes. Here’s what’s next for 2026 and beyond.
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EQ Proxy: ISS And Glass Lewis Policy Updates For 2026
Wednesday, 17 December 2025ISS and Glass Lewis have updated their 2026 proxy voting guidelines. See what’s changed and how to align governance and shareholder engagement strategies.
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