ReportingSEC official cautions on new ESG disclosure rules Mar 22, 2019Ben MaidenUS companies appear unlikely to face additional ESG-related reporting requirements in the near future, despite calls from major...Read more
RegulationThe week in IR: Big tech stocks are driving markets to new 2019 highs Mar 15, 2019Judith UgwumaduCNBC explained in a video that big tech stocks are driving markets to new 2019 highs. It stated that Facebook, Amazon, Netflix,...Read more
RegulationInvestors risk failing on stewardship, warns Hermes Feb 20, 2019Garnet Roach‘Investors across Europe are at risk of ignoring their role as responsible stewards’ – that is the conclusion of new research from...Read more
Buy sideThe week in IR: Investors pull $25 bn from US ETFs, and QSE-listed companies to appoint an IRO under new rules Feb 08, 2019Judith UgwumaduThe Wall Street Journal reported that investors pulled a record $25 bn from US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January,...Read more
ESGMSCI: Investors don’t have to hold companies ‘they can’t influence’ Jan 31, 2019Judith UgwumaduCompanies could suffer from significant shareholder rebellion this year, as index provider MSCI says investors will begin to raise...Read more
ESGUK regulations force disclosure of top bosses’ pay versus average worker Jan 18, 2019Andrew HoltNew UK regulations that came into force at the start of the year mean that for the first time the UK’s biggest companies will have to...Read more
CareersPowerscourt builds new team to launch full-service IR practice Oct 31, 2018Garnet RoachLondon and Dublin-based consultancy Powerscourt has launched a new full-service IR practice, with Mifid II having a bearing on the...Read more
Technology & Social MediaIR30: ‘IR should represent investor sentiment to management & the board’ Oct 11, 2018Garnet RoachMelissa Marsden has been in IR for more than 35 years, during which time she has developed and implemented strategic communications...Read more
RegulationSpotlight on a top IRO: Karl Mahler, Roche Oct 02, 2018Staff WritersNominated for best investor relations officer (large cap) at this year’s IR Magazine Awards – Europe , Karl Mahler, head of investor...Read more
RegulationMarket issues rank top among European IR challenges Sep 27, 2018Garnet RoachMarket-related issues have been named as the top challenge faced by European IROs, followed by investor/analyst-related issues...Read more