Sell sideIPOs that don’t meet ESG standards can expect a discount, says consultant Jan 25, 2022Tim HumanCompanies planning to list need to implement a robust ESG strategy or they will receive a discount on their valuation, according to...Read more
CareersIR careers: How to navigate the investor relations hiring frenzy Jan 05, 2022Tim HumanOver the last two years, hiring activity in the IR industry has exploded, driven by factors such as a surge in IPOs and companies...Read more
ReportingIPO and Spac surge expected to slow, study says Jul 15, 2021Maria Ward-BrennanInvestors continue to feel enthusiastic about the IPO and special purpose acquisition company (Spac) markets, though many expect the...Read more
Case studiesHong Kong sees record IPO proceeds in first half of 2021 Jul 01, 2021Tim HumanHong Kong IPOs raised record funds in the first half of 2021 amid a global boom in listings, according to new research from KPMG...Read more
Small capThe week in investor relations: Warning over Tesla tweets, meat substitutes boost record IPO and ‘wolf packs’ of activists on the prowl Jun 04, 2021Tim Human– The SEC told Tesla last year that tweets by CEO Elon Musk had ‘twice violated a court-ordered policy requiring his tweets to be pre-...Read more
Small capInvestors and companies call for UK to replicate EU changes to Mifid II unbundling rules Mar 12, 2021Tim HumanThe UK should follow the EU’s lead and ease Mifid II unbundling rules for small and mid-caps, according to a survey of investors and...Read more
CareersKnaus Tabbert appoints Manuel Taverne as head of investor relations Mar 04, 2021Tim HumanKnaus Tabbert, the German campervan-maker, has named Manuel Taverne as its new head of investor relations. Taverne joins from...Read more
RegulationChange rules on Spacs and dual-class shares to attract more IPOs, advises review of UK market Mar 04, 2021Tim HumanThe UK should relax rules around special purpose acquisition companies (Spacs), free-float requirements and dual-class shares to...Read more
Case studiesGlobal IPO market sees historic boom in third quarter Oct 22, 2020Tim HumanDespite the rising number of Covid-19 cases around the world, the global IPO market hit historic levels in the third quarter as...Read more
Small capUK regulator gives green light to medical cannabis listings Sep 21, 2020Tim HumanThe UK’s financial regulator has said medical cannabis companies based in the UK will be cleared to list on the London Stock Exchange...Read more