Small capThe week in investor relations: Amazon running out of workers, the big risk to equities and small, private firms fear supply chain impact of SEC climate regulation Jun 24, 2022Garnet Roach– With human capital management an increasing focus among investors, a leaked internal memo showed that Amazon fears it could run out...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDThe week in investor relations: US enters bear market, BlackRock’s success in voting efforts and three-for-one stock split at Tesla Jun 17, 2022Garnet Roach– Monday saw US stocks close in a bear market, following ‘a dramatic late-session sell-off,’ according to the Financial Times...Read more
RegulationEx-SEC members call for mandatory human capital reporting Jun 15, 2022Garnet RoachA group of 10 academics, which includes former SEC commissioners and a former general counsel at the regulator, is calling for...Read more
RegulationAll change: A look at how rule changes at the SEC might affect IR Jun 09, 2022Ali CainThe SEC is consulting on a range of proposals designed to give issuers more timely information about who owns and is trading in their...Read more
Small cap‘The government has listened’: UK's QCA celebrates success over ‘potentially damaging reforms’ Jun 06, 2022Garnet Roach‘It is encouraging to see that the government has taken our concerns on board,’ says the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), talking...Read more
Technology & Social MediaThe week in investor relations: Companies under pressure over Roe vs Wade, worst April in 52 years for S&P 500 and Robinhood launches stock-lending program May 06, 2022Garnet Roach– According to The Wall Street Journal (paywall), companies are facing pressure from shareholders, employees and...Read more
RegulationHow to prepare for mandatory climate change disclosure Apr 19, 2022David LynnThe SEC last month proposed rule changes that would require companies to include in certain regulatory filings quantitative and...Read more
ActivismIR papers: The modern lady CEO’s guide to ambiguous situations Apr 13, 2022Jeff CossetteFemale-run companies are much more likely to be both targeted by and then co-operate with activist investors. And a new study suggests...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDLondon listings: Teaching an old bourse new tricks Apr 05, 2022Garnet RoachLast year was a success for London in many ways . The London Stock Exchange (LSE) raised more equity capital than the Amsterdam and...Read more
Technology & Social MediaAustralian regulator warns social media influencers over financial advice Mar 22, 2022Tim HumanThe Australian markets regulator has warned social media influencers to follow the rules around discussing financial topics amid a...Read more