 2024 is progressing just as 2023 ended – being proud to help our clients prosper in the UK and globally. In this bulletin we outline a short overview of our success so far. We also note The Accelerated Settlement Taskforce recently recommended the UK move to a T+1 settlement of financial trades by 2027. We'll be sharing more content on this in future editions, or feel free to reach out to me separately. Finally, we're delighted to welcome Flutter Entertainment, Smurfit Kappa, CRH, Mears Group and more to the Computershare family - and congratulate MicroSalt on the 1st AIM IPO of the year! Cecilia Williams |
DMJ Governance HOT 100DMJ Recruitment, in association with Computershare, has announced their 2024 Governance HOT 100 winners, and our very own Alicja Masznicz was named as one of the winners in the Technology Innovators category. These hotly anticipated awards recognise the 100 most innovative, influential and creative governance professionals representing all levels of experience, across all industries throughout the UK and the Channel Islands. Congratulations Alicja!  |
Computershare eventsIPO Advisor drinks
We remain commited to building a community with our partners – and the last quarter was no different. It was gratifying to catch up with so many new and friendly faces at our annual advisor drinks in January – the Australian red, white and rosé wines were flowing in full force in recognition of our antipodean heritage. We also continue to build bridges with our company secretary peers at our Governance Readout Breakfasts and OpenSpace events. Governance Readout breakfast
Special thanks to Kelvin Ernest and Jessica Dahlstrom from the Financial Reporting Council and Nicholas Pervin who presented on changes to the FRC Code and the resulting implications for Company Secretarial teams. Georgina Milis also outlined the practical steps companies should follow in order to prepare for the changes in the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), and John Britton and Georgeson’s Daniel Veazey provided some early but seasonal AGM insights. If you’d like to receive our Governance Readout newsletter with supporting commentary on the industry topics that matter most please click below. |
2024 Q1 winsAs our global growth continues apace into 2024, we:
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UK Dividend MonitorUK dividends started 2024 on a positive note, rising 4.9% to £15.6bn in Q1, ahead of our expectations owing to higher one-off special dividends. As a result, we forecast 4.3% growth (up from 3.7%) to £94.5bn in total payouts in 2024. The Dividend Monitor tracks significant trends in UK equity income and provides a quarterly forecast for UK pay-outs, offering readers a comprehensive and accurate analysis on UK dividends. Click below to read the Q1 2024 edition. |
Pre-Emption Group PrinciplesThe Georgeson Corporate Governance team has analysed how FTSE 350 companies approached the updated guidance from the Pre-Emption Group's Statement of Principles in 2023. |
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Cecilia Williams
Client Solutions Director > Computershare Investor Services
Cecilia has over 25 years' experience in the financial services sector and leads Computershare’s Issuer Services new business activity in the UK. She has provided senior oversight to over 100 IPOs in the last 5 years in London and international markets. These deals include: ARM, Fadel Partners, WAG Payments, Polestar, Helios Towers and Aurrigo International. T: +44 (0)778 643 0580 Cecilia.Williams@computershare.co.uk
Andrew Lyons
Client Solutions Associate Director > Computershare Investor Services
Andrew has over 15 years’ experience in corporate communications. His considerable relationship management and business development experience within the Financial Services sector is helping Computershare build strong, enduring and productive relationships with clients and advisers at every part of the IPO journey. T: +44 (0)797 705 4648 Andrew.Lyons@computershare.co.uk
Chris Guy
Business Development Manager > Computershare Investor Services
Chris offers our clients over 30 years’ experience in the share registry industry, and specialises in IPO transactions on the AIM and main market of the London Stock Exchange for both UK and overseas incorporated companies. Chris works with our clients and their advisors in the vital early planning stages and appoints our client team to ensure a smooth execution and delivery. T: +44 (0)771 185 6479 Chris.Guy@computershare.co.uk
John Lightfoot
Manager, Issuer Services
T: +44 (0)789 089 6793 John.Lightfoot@computershare.co.uk
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