PFS writes to members to seek reasons behind AGM rebel vote down

Board intends to consider feedback ahead of 4 December meeting

Isabel Baxter
clock • 2 min read

The Personal Finance Society (PFS) board has written to members who voted down two motions at its annual general meeting (AGM).

The professional body confirmed in a statement on 15 November that it will be writing to those who voted against two items of ordinary business at its 11 November AGM. The first was approving report and financial statements of the society for the year ended 31 December 2023 (Item 1) and the other was that Crowe UK LLP be reappointed as auditors of the PFS for the financial year ending 31 December 2024 and that the directors be authorised to agree their remuneration (Item 2). Both items were voted against, the results for Item 1 were 177 votes for (43.3%) and 232 votes against (56.7%)....

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