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What’s next for stock exchanges? Rethinking the equity story of market infrastructure
Stock exchanges are facing an identity test. Once viewed as neutral matchmakers of trade, they are now expected to act as dynamic platforms that actively shape capital markets. The narrative is shifting, and so are investor expectations. What once counted as value is being reassessed, and exchanges are under pressure to prove their relevance in new ways.
What matters now: 10 strategic levers and the questions investors are really asking
How leaders are sharpening the equity story in a shifting macro landscape.
As we move through the first earnings season of 2025, executive teams are navigating a landscape shaped not just by familiar macro trends, but by increasingly complex and interlocking risks.
Day 74 of Trump 2.0: Implications of trade tariffs on supply chain strategies and currency exposure
Following day 74 of Trump 2.0, a global market sell-off appears to be the overriding response to President Trump’s announcement of an extensive tariff initiative, characterised as ‘Liberation Day.’ But what does this mean for companies’ supply chain strategies and USD currency exposure?
Beyond compensation: Enhancing transparency in remuneration reporting
As the AGM season in corporate Europe approaches, investors and proxy advisors are preparing to evaluate a deluge of annual reports and proxy statements. Among the key agenda items under scrutiny are director (re)elections, ESG initiatives and – most notably – executive remuneration. CEO pay, in particular, remains a focal point of media and investor attention.
Building an effective sustainability strategy: An interview with Darina Elencheva
In today’s complex and evolving sustainability landscape, a company must have a clear roadmap for creating a resilient and future-proof organisation. Companies that focus on material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, align their sustainability strategy with corporate purpose, and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders can meet regulatory requirements and unlock long-term value. Sustainability isn’t just about compliance; it’s a strategic lever for driving growth, enhancing competitiveness, and making a meaningful impact in today’s world.
Investor Relations: The strategic key to valuation and business resilience
Investor Relations (IR) has evolved over the years beyond mere communication, emerging as a strategic driver that can influence valuation, enhance business resilience and generate a positive ripple effect across the organisation. Positioned at the intersection of corporate strategy and the investment community, IR bridges internal goals with investor expectations, ultimately optimising valuation and reducing the cost of capital.
Navigating corporate messaging priorities in 2024 – will progression overtake pragmatism?
Our positioning as a strategic management consultancy dedicated to investor relations and the capital markets allows us to glean an in-depth understanding of emergent market trends.
2023 guidance considerations
Ahead of the publication of FY 2022 results, a recurring theme in our recent discussions with clients has been the approach to providing guidance for the forthcoming year, given that the operating environment remains uncertain.
IR trends for 2021
2020 has accelerated recent shifts in IR practices with lasting impacts. Outlined below are the key trends we expect in 2021, and what they mean for IR capabilities and budgets.
The evolving approach to debt investor relations in 2015
Increasing levels of competition in the debt capital markets lead investors to adopt a more selective approach to their current and future investments.
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