Justin Jones of SmartLogik Action Group will be giving a 20 minute
presentation followed by 20 minute Q & A session on:
"Experiences of a Shareholder Action Group". Without going into too
much detail, this will cover why the SmartLogik Action Group was
started up. It is suggested that the proliferation of shareholder
action groups in the UK is a direct result of the "light touch"
regulatory approach that exists, where unscrupulous companies can take
advantage of the system. Action Groups are needed to represent the
interests of shareholders (esp. the small shareholders), create
balance and highlight the importance of good corporate governance. The
big mutual funds are needed to ensure that the interests and rights of
all investors are safeguarded.
The Sustainable Finance Summit will be held at the Regent's Park
Marriott Hotel, 28 - 29 November 2006. Some 100 - 150 senior
executives from banking and finance are expected to attend. See
following link for more details and list of speakers:
http://www.ethicalcorp.com/finance/speakers.shtml