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FCA declines investigation into Nationwide election complaint despite confirming Member democracy falls within its remit (Press release)

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Candidate seeks clarification from FCA on whether regulator considers Nationwide complied with the Building Societies Act as voting continues 20 June 2026, LONDON — James Sherwin-Smith, the first Member Nominated Candidate to stand for election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society in more than twenty years, has today confirmed that the […]

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Statement from Alan Debenham

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

Alan Debenham was the last Member Nominated Candidate to appear on the Nationwide Building Society ballot before James Sherwin-Smith’s candidacy, standing for Election from 1999 to 2005 Having carefully read this year’s AGM and Election materials, I have been shocked and deeply disappointed by what I have seen. In all my years following the Society’s […]

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Nationwide challenger asks FCA to investigate after Society edited Election Address, departing from previous election practice

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First Member Nominated Candidate at Nationwide for more than 20 years

• Nationwide removed website addresses and QR code from Election Address before distributing it to Members

• Historic Nationwide AGM materials show previous Member Nominated Candidates were permitted to publish websites, email addresses, postal addresses and telephone numbers

• Candidate asks why different standards now apply

LONDON, 11 June 2026 – James Sherwin-Smith, the first Member Nominated Candidate to stand for election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society in more than twenty years, has asked the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to investigate changes made by Nationwide to his Election Address after discovering that previous Member Nominated Candidates were allowed to publish extensive contact information in Society voting materials.

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Voting “Opens” in Nationwide AGM Election as Questions Remain for Scrutineer CES and Nationwide

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Voting has formally opened in Nationwide Building Society’s 2026 AGM election. However, questions remain regarding both ballot access and the administration of the election process. 10 JUNE 2026, LONDON – James Sherwin-Smith, the first Member Nominated Candidate to stand for Election to the Board of Nationwide Building Society in more than 20 […]

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Nationwide ‘weaponising’ voting system, says board challenger (The Times)

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

James Sherwin-Smith, who is attempting to secure a board seat but is locked in a dispute with the building society, has complained to the FCA By Guy TaylorThursday June 04 2026, 4.40pm, The Times Link: https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/nationwide-building-society-sherwin-smith-5x8kwgnh8 A Nationwide customer pushing for a seat on the building society’s board has urged Britain’s financial regulator to intervene after […]

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Member Candidate says Nationwide blocked warning on Quick Vote days before AGM ballots issued (Press Release)

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Member Candidate says Nationwide blocked warning on Quick Vote days before AGM ballots issued • Candidate requested permission to tell Members not to use Quick Vote if they wished to support his election • Request refused despite Board decision to recommend Members vote against him • Website address and QR code removed […]

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Member Nominated Candidate calls on FCA to review election fairness ahead of 2026 AGM voting form distribution

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

Public Statement – Saturday 30th May 2026 I’m grateful to Jasper Jolly for the article published this past Friday surrounding this year’s Board election process: Nationwide customer seeking election to board hits out at lender for ‘unfair’ treatment (The Guardian). One issue raised in the article is particularly important. Nationwide has refused requests to amend […]

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My counter to Nationwide’s statements made today regarding my suitability

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

[UPDATE 28th May, 19:36 I have now obtained a copy of Nationwide’s “reactive media statement” briefing against my candidacy. I urge supporters to review my below responses and — with regards to Note 4 in Nationwide’s statement — to consider my response on the quick vote here: Fact checking Nationwide’s statement re ’emerging governance issues’.] […]

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My Election Address and the Quick Vote

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on

[Updated 29 March 2026] I have the opportunity to include an Election Address of no more than 500 words in support of my candidacy under Rule 22 of Nationwide’s memorandum and rules (see: Process to nominate and elect a Director of Nationwide). The Society Secretary has therefore asked me to deliver this to him at […]

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