Posts about:
Our own Tanya Thomas, EVP of EMEA, was recently featured in IR Society’s Autumn 2024 Informed Issue to share her perspective on accessibility in investor relations, including a step-by-step guide on how to seamlessly integrate accessibility into your IR strategy. Read the full article below.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity remains a primary concern for businesses across all sectors. A recent study by the Institute of Chartered Governance revealed that nearly 50% of UK boards now rank cyber risk as one of their top concerns for the next year (IR Magazine). This trend is alarming, and investor relations officers (IROs) are now facing new responsibilities as they look to secure sensitive corporate and investor data.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently finalised new rules reversing the 2018 MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) ban on bundling fees for trade execution and investment research. Under these new guidelines, asset managers are now permitted to make joint payments for third-party research and execution services, provided certain conditions are met.
The UK is ushering in a new era for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the London Stock Exchange with sweeping regulatory changes set to take effect on July 29, 2024, marking a significant step toward revitalising its financial market. This overhaul comes as part of an effort to align the UK more closely with leading global exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE, where many UK companies have opted to go public in recent years. By easing certain regulatory requirements and introducing more flexible listing options, the UK hopes to reinvigorate its market, fostering economic growth and increasing its appeal to both domestic and international businesses.
Hear from London Stock Exchange and Marketplace members Avenir Registrars, Bridgewise and Q4 Inc as they discuss using digital IR solutions to manage company time and spend.
Capital Markets Days and Updates (CMDs/CMUs) are pivotal events for publicly listed companies seeking to articulate their vision, engage investors, and build trust across different stakeholders. But what makes a CMD truly successful? Recent insights from a roundtable discussion with CFOs and IROs shed light on the key ingredients, challenges, and best practices for leveraging a CMD to improve capital markets performance and stakeholder alignment.
Whether your organisation currently does business in the European Union (EU), or plans on tapping into the EU market, you’ll need to comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). With enforcement of the EAA beginning in June 2025, now is the time to ensure you are prepared.
In a recent roundtable event hosted in London, Q4 connected with IR professionals to discuss investor targeting in the UK. The group covered several topics, including broker behaviours, digital tools, social media, and how specific markets and traditional practices are changing.
During a recent breakfast meeting in Stockholm, Q4 had the chance to connect with Investor Relations Officers (IROs) to hear their thoughts on current and future investor targeting strategies in the Swedish market and abroad.
The Q4 hosted event, “Shareholder Analysis – Best Practice, Options Beyond the Broker, & Strategies for IR Planning,” held on November 21, 2023, focused on shareholder analysis, best practices, and optimal strategies for IR planning. It offered an opportunity for an open dialogue among IROs regarding the targeting of shareholders and analysis strategies for 2024.