In June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation that included a temporary update in relation to voting at virtual general meetings, AGMs, EGMs and other general meetings. The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 included legislation that gave...
The coronavirus pandemic has led organisations across the globe to administer online meetings where face-to-face meetings were formally the norm. In some cases, where stakeholders (be it members, shareholders, employees, or tenants), have decision-making rights, the...
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...
Background Organisations that undertake AGMs and/or EGMs are obligated to allow members, shareholders, or employees (where appropriate) to be involved in decisions and therefore provide them with their democratic right to vote on motions and resolutions. Each...
On Wednesday 7 October, Guernsey held its first island-wide General Election of People’s Deputies which was administered by UK Engage. We were selected as the chosen provider to print ballot papers, postal votes and provide vote scanning technology for the...
Background On 26 June 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, which includes an update concerning voting at AGMs, EGMs and other meetings. This part of the legislation gives organisations the temporary right to...
