Reporting Academic criticizes biotech disclosure Jan 31, 2009 By Jeff Cossette 2 min read In a world frantically grasping for information content, the financial statements of UK biotechs are notably bereft. According to... Read more
Reporting The view from academe Jan 19, 2009 By Jeff Cossette 2 min read We have all pondered the same question: ‘Is it really worth it?’ Well, Dr Sushma Vishnani decided to find out. As an India-based... Read more
Reporting Educating the market Jan 19, 2009 By Tim Human 4 min read Derek Bok, a former president of Harvard University, once said in reference to substantial fee increases at the university, ‘If... Read more
Reporting On shaky ground: Asian IPO market at standstill Nov 30, 2008 By Ben Bland 7 min read Eighteen months ago, as financial markets across the globe reached their peak, investment banks, stock exchanges and law firms... Read more
Reporting Stora Enso embraces the potential of webcasts Nov 08, 2008 By Staff Writers 1 min read Stora Enso takes a proactive approach to the use of webcasts and conference calls, says Keith Russell, senior vice president of... Read more
Reporting Stora Enso advocates keeping it simple Nov 08, 2008 By Staff Writers 1 min read Keep things as simple as possible, advises Keith Russell, senior vice president of investor relations at Stora Enso. What analysts... Read more
Reporting New York Community Bancorp reduces communication costs Nov 06, 2008 By Staff Writers 1 min read New York Community Bancorp has increased its reliance on electronic communication with investors, which has resulted in annual... Read more
Reporting Strapped for cash: consolidation in the mining sector Sep 30, 2008 By Tim Human 3 min read Astronomical profits and talk of mega-deals may give the impression the mining sector is booming. Away from the spotlight, however... Read more
Reporting Losing face: audio and video telecommunications Sep 30, 2008 By Fay Sanders 7 min read Speakers beware: only 7 percent of first impressions are based on what is actually said. If the findings of an oft-quoted study... Read more
Reporting Companies struggle to produce accurate forecasts Aug 31, 2008 By Erik Sherman 6 min read Few things are more irritating to an investor than making a decision based on guidance that turns out to be rubbish. A recent... Read more