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UK Engage Exhibits at FAB 2021
UK Engage Exhibits at FAB 2021 The independent scrutineer joins awarding and assessment organisations at the FAB 2021 conference, exhibition, and awards event. UK Engage, a leading election services provider, will be one of the many companies attending the...

Our live voting platform is a hit for hybrid and virtual meetings
Feedback shows the system is easy to use for meeting administrators and voters. Launched in early 2021, our live voting platform - Conference Voting, is proving a hit with companies that want a simple solution to enable real-time voting for attendees at remote...

The importance of hybrid AGM registration
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...

Nominations for Election: Candidate Video Statements
Why candidate video statements can help engage voters. When standing for an elected position you will normally be asked to provide a candidate statement, which outlines your skills, experience, and personality, so that voting members can decide if you are the...

UK Engage Gains Cyber Essentials Re-certification
Cyber Essentials Re-Certification: Five Key Security Controls Passed UK Engage, a leading national scrutineer, has successfully completed its re-certification of the Cyber Essentials accreditation. Cyber Essentials is a UK government information assurance...

UK Engage Provides its Live Voting Solution for the General Federation of Trade Union’s Biennial General Council Meeting
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...

Shareholder Voting at General Meetings: Confirmation Receipt of Electronic Votes
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...

Virtual General Meetings – Legislation not Extended
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,...