Retail in 2026 – Consumer Sentiment in a Fast-Changing World
Retail in 2026 – Consumer Sentiment in a Fast-Changing World January 2026 – CDR and KPMG brought together senior retail leaders to discuss the forces reshaping the industry and the changing mindset of today’s consumer. With perspectives from Weird Fish, KPMG, NBK Retail and Retail Week, the discussion painted a picture of a sector navigating […]
LinkedIn: The Emerging Investor Relations Tool for Listed Companies
LinkedIn: The Emerging Investor Relations Tool for Listed Companies Investor relations (IR) has traditionally relied on formal channels such as annual reports, earnings calls, and IR websites. However, the digital age is rewriting the playbook. Today, LinkedIn is no longer just a recruitment platform. It is becoming a strategic tool for listed companies to engage […]
Don’t Call it a Comeback
Don’t Call it a Comeback Global hedge funds attracted the most capital in the first half of this year ($37.3 billion) since 2015. That’s according to new figures from the industry data provider, HFR. But as LL Cool J (‘Mama Said Knock You Out’) put it, don’t call it a comeback. It’s not a comeback […]
Reflections from the 2025 FT Banking Summit Asia
Reflections from the 2025 FT Banking Summit Asia After an energising panel discussion with senior leaders from across the Asian banking sector, several interwoven themes stood out that not only reflect the current landscape but also point to the region’s future trajectory. Always opportunity in uncertainty The banking environment is now shaped by heightened volatility, […]
Insights from ASIFMA Annual Conference 2025
Insights from ASIFMA Annual Conference 2025 The Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association’s Annual Conference brought together key stakeholders to share ideas on the developments in the Asia Pacific region that are attracting investors and financial institutions. With the theme of “Exploring New Growth Corridors in Asia Pacific,” the conference explored the connections that […]
The Year Ahead for Retailers
The Year Ahead for Retailers 2024 was a year of change for many consumer and retail businesses, including for our clients in the sector, who continue to face persistently high levels of inflation and decreasing consumer confidence. It is clear that businesses need trusted guidance and support as they navigate multiple challenges in the UK […]
Insights from Miami Hedge Fund Week 2025
Insights from Miami Hedge Fund Week 2025 Miami Hedge Fund Week has become a crucial meeting place not only for managers, investors and service providers, but also the journalists covering the industry and communications professionals too. I have been going to Miami hedge fund week for well over a decade and this year was the […]
Hong Kong uses Forum to underline attraction for global asset & wealth managers and forge closer ties to GCC
Hong Kong uses Forum to underline attraction for global asset & wealth managers and forge closer ties to GCC The 18th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), themed “Powering the Next Growth Engine,” recently wrapped up in Hong Kong, attracting around 3,600 participants from 50 countries and regions. This year’s forum delved into pivotal topics such as […]
CDR Asia: PR partner for fifth ASIFMA Sustainable Finance Conference
CDR Asia: PR partner for fifth ASIFMA Sustainable Finance Conference CDR Asia is proud to be the PR partner for fifth Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) Sustainable Finance Conference. Themed “Enabling Transition Finance in Asia”, the #ASIFMASustainableFinance2024 Conference united over 100 policymakers, finance executives and multinational corporates to engage in meaningful discussions […]
Leveraging Japan Weeks 2024 as an Opportunity for Financial Services PR
Leveraging Japan Weeks 2024 as an Opportunity for Financial Services PR We are more than ‘just’ a financial PR firm. We have an established track record of working with the world’s best companies to manage their financial calendar communications in a more diverse and empowered stakeholder world. The Japanese government’s charm offensive will feature keynote […]