EQ Views

Supporting Investor Focus On Climate Commitments - Governance Insights From The EQ Conference

Monday, 23 January 2023

Despite the fact that we’ve been talking seriously about climate change for over 30 years, holding firms to account on their environmental impact is still relatively new. As such, many firms are at different places when it comes to their carbon cutting/environmental journey.

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

EQ Bulletin - December 2022

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, the Financial Reporting Council have published two annual reviews in Corporate and Corporate Governance Reporting. It is also a time to look forward to the Investment Association producing its Principles of Remuneration for 2023.

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.