RegulationThe story behind Robinhood’s decision to halt GameStop buying Feb 19, 2021Ben AshwellRobinhood’s decision to halt buying activity on GameStop stock on January 28 was a result of ‘extraordinary’ trading and subsequent...Read more
Technology & Social MediaIR professionals dip toe into water with Clubhouse Feb 05, 2021Ben AshwellWhile the events of the last couple of weeks have prompted many IR professionals to create Reddit accounts and browse the world of...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDPetition to increase 13F filings frequency builds momentum on Reddit Jan 30, 2021Ben AshwellIf you thought the discussion around 13F reform would quieten down after the SEC’s unpopular proposal to raise the reporting threshold...Read more
Technology & Social MediaRedditors file class action lawsuit against Robinhood following halt to trading Jan 29, 2021Ben AshwellRobinhood users have filed a class action lawsuit against the broker – popular with millennials as one of the first commission-free...Read more
Technology & Social MediaMillions of retail investors convening in Reddit groups and targeting short-sellers Jan 28, 2021Ben AshwellAs savvy Reddit users continue to drive up the price of companies like GameStop, AMC Entertainment and BlackBerry and squeeze out...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDHow IR should respond to the increase in retail investors Oct 06, 2020Ben AshwellThe world of retail investing has changed dramatically in the last year. From commission-free trading and consolidation to market...Read more
Technology & Social MediaReddit users submit comment letters on SEC’s proposed 13F rule change Jul 23, 2020Ben AshwellReddit is one of the most visited websites in the world – with 430 mn active users per month – and is proving to be a home for early...Read more