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A recent article in the Cambridge Law Journal by Eva Micheler (Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science) and Elena Christine Zaccaria (Senior Lecturer at Brunel University London) looked at the Government’s plans to force digitisation of the remaining certificated shares in Britain. 

UKSA writes to Treasury and Department for Business and Trade on key concerns about Digitisation TaskforceThe Digitisation Taskforce has still not produced a final report and recommendations to the Government (See Digitisation Taskforce - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk))

Ian Brindley to become new Head of Policy Team from 1 January 2025Dean Buckner is stepping down as Policy Director at the end of 2024. UKSA thanks him for leading the Policy Team over the past five years and handing over the excellent team it has become. Dean stays on as a director of UKSA and a member of the Policy team.

UKSA, ShareSoc and Share Action have sent their final comments to the Digitisation Taskforce.

Being vigilant is key.  A bit of research identified three red flagsThe flags are:The firm has no licence to operate in the UK.  From the FCA website DEAN-BARON CORPORATE GROUP LLP | FCA:

Prompted by our recent discussions with Euroclear, Registrars and ShareAction, we are seeking through ShareAction a follow up meeting before the Taskforce publishes its final report, expected by the end of September.

This submission presents a potential transformation of the consumer protection landscape. 

Beware of an increasing number of scammers contacting Northern Rock shareholders.The firms state they are financial services, consultancy services and legal organisations. They require their targets to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Some are saying that they are doing this on behalf of Virgin Money UK. 

UKSA's submission to the Inquiry conducted by the UK Parliament's Education Committee has now been published.

UKSA expresses its disappointment in the government’s dismal performance on restoring trust in audit and governance in its response to the FRC’s draft budget and plan 2024-25 for consultation.

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