by UK Engage | Jun 7, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, News, Voting Systems
The importance of hybrid AGM registration. Background As Covid-19 lockdown measures ease, it is likely there will be a preference for companies to run general meetings as hybrid meetings, which are meetings that are part in person and part remote. From a... 
by UK Engage | May 10, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, News, Trade Unions, Voting Systems
A leading provider of secure live voting technology helps affiliates cast votes at its general council meeting. UK Engage has been appointed the official technology partner for the GFTU’s Biennial General Council Meeting. As its first virtual general council... 
by UK Engage | Apr 28, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, News, Voting Systems
Ensure the validity of all aspects of shareholder voting at general meetings! Background Since the pandemic, legislation has been updated to ensure the validity of shareholder voting at general meetings. In June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation that... 
by UK Engage | Mar 29, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, News, Voting Systems
Temporary legislation relating to virtual general meetings and online voting is not extended. What companies can do now! In June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation that included a temporary update in relation to voting at virtual general meetings,... 
by UK Engage | Jan 13, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, Voting Systems
The importance of online meetings and live voting in maintaining democracy during pandemic restrictions Exploring the benefits of online meetings and making stakeholders feel involved in decisions The coronavirus pandemic has led organisations across the globe to... 
by UK Engage | Jan 4, 2021 | Administration, AGM, Electronic Democracy, News, Voting Systems
AGM Voting Legislation: Temporary Legislation is Further Extended Measures from the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (including AGM voting legislation) are extended to relieve pressure on businesses dealing with coronavirus. The Government has announced that...