Benefits

Our lobbying activities which in recent years have won concessions from both Brussels and UK regulators have saved some £150k per annum PER COMPANY. This goes to prove that by working together we can change things.

INFORMATION

• our range of Guides which help you tackle the myriad of issues faced by smaller quoted companies (eg investor relations, share schemes etc). Our Corporate Governance Guidelines for AIM Companies are widely regarded as the industry benchmark. Click here to view full list of guides available.
• our IFRS 2 Share Option Valuer tool – an easy to use excel based tool for helping you to calculate your IFRS 2 charges
• use us as a “sounding board” for your queries and frustrations. You will have access to the professional members of our Technical committees who give a time equivalent of £1m of fees in any one year
• our monthly and quaterly newsletters which focus on topical issues affecting smaller quoted companies

LOBBYING

• opportunities to meet with and lobby the decision makers in the UK government, EU and other regulatory bodies

ACCESS TO FUND MANAGERS

• we run a unique programme of Fund Manager lunches throughout the country which allow you access to leading small cap investors in order to promote your company and find out what they look for when investing

TRAINING

• our free seminars throughout the year will keep you and your staff up to date on the issues affecting smaller quoted companies and can help you meet your CPD requirements
• access to our adviser members’ training events

NETWORKING

• meet other FDs, Chief Executives, Non Executive Directors for sharing and debating common issues and concerns
• gain access to our adviser member network
• join us at prestigious events at locations such as the House of Lords, the Hilton Park Lane and The Wallace Collection

DISCOUNTS

• 25% discount off the cost of a stand at the annual Growth Company Investor Show
• Discounts on Officers and Directors’ liability insurance
• Free or discounted entry to courses, seminars and conferences throughout the year that are run by partnership organisations.

FREE USE OF OFFICE/MEETING SPACE

• touch-down space available in London for our members seeking office/meeting space on their London trips

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SCHEME

• access to a wide range of senior executives with unrivalled business and public company experience who are available for Non Executive Directorships. Fees are only payable on a successful appointment. Click here for more information.