Analysis and data of share ownership and control in UK

Abstract

a.An interesting to note that G.P. Stapledon did not classify banks as institutional investors. Stapledon (1998) stated that most large Australian and UK banks have fund management arms which manage equities on behalf of superannuation (pension) funds and other beneficial owner, but the shares owned beneficially by banks are mostly either corporate holdings or the result of debt for equity swap. Three main interest holders in any parcel of shares: 1. The member: person/entity entered on the company's register of members. Also known as registered shareholders ot the legal owner of the shares. 2. Beneficial owner of the shares. 3. Holder of the control rights