Communications and the democratisation of private markets
Communications and the democratisation of private markets The 2026 edition of IPEM Wealth reflected a clear turning point for private markets: the opening up of private equity to wealth segments – and here we include increasingly retail demographics – has become an absolute reality. According to a survey conducted by IPEM in partnership with our […]
Five key takeaways from Miami Hedge Fund Week
Five key takeaways from Miami Hedge Fund Week Miami’s annual Hedge Fund Week has become the single largest global gathering of the industry every year. It’s where allocators, managers, service providers and journalists from around the world meet to discuss the latest about the industry and international markets. Five key takeaways below. 1) Hedge funds […]
Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability Reporting Over the past few weeks, annual results and annual reports have been landing across the market. As always, we take a very keen interest in the narrative and focus of these and, this year, one thing stands out: many companies are making sustainability and climate less prominent in their external storytelling than they […]
Authentic Intelligence should be the aim for any business in 2026
Authentic Intelligence should be the aim for any business in 2026 Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate the corporate, social and political agenda, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Even if the AI ‘bubble’ deflates or, worse, pops, the underlying technologies are here for good. The capabilities and outputs are already both tangible and […]
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 […]