Beginning to change the game: AI in IR
Beginning to change the game: AI in IR If you go back to ancient Greek literature, philosophers like Aristotle and Plato wrote about the possibility of creating intelligent machines that could perform tasks in a human-like manner. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) dominates the headlines and is impacting our everyday interaction, from dinner recommendations on food […]
G7 summit hands foreign policy wins for Japan PM Kishida
G7 summit hands foreign policy wins for Japan PM Kishida Kishida’s support ratings rise, focus shifts to chances of an early general election The conclusion of an expanded Group of Seven summit in the western Japanese city of Hiroshima was the last of a series of foreign policy wins for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida […]
Japan to welcome G7 finance ministers and central bankers during a period of heightened risk
Japan to welcome G7 finance ministers and central bankers during a period of heightened risk Potential crises and side effects of aggressive interest rate hikes pose communications challenge for policymakers This week, Japan is playing host to a critical meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from seven of the world’s richest nations as […]
Hong Kong’s crypto pivot gathers momentum
Hong Kong’s crypto pivot gathers momentum Effective communication is key to winning hearts and minds of investors In late 2022, the Hong Kong government unveiled a range of policy measures aimed at developing the virtual asset industry, including legalising retail participation with a new licencing regime and allowing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to Bitcoin […]
Is board diversity in Hong Kong on the rise?
Is board diversity in Hong Kong on the rise? In January 2022, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced new listing regulations to improve gender diversity among company directors. The new regulations, which state that listed issuers with a single gender board will have to appoint at least one director of a different gender by 31 December 2024, […]
Hong Kong is eager to create a pipeline of ESG talent
Hong Kong is eager to create a pipeline of ESG talent A balancing act between embedding ESG agendas and maintaining profit With global ESG assets predicted to soar to USD 53 trillion by 2025, Asia looks to be sparking the next leg of growth. From green bonds to carbon trading and asset management, the Hong […]
Corporate debt restructuring wave requires creative solutions
Corporate debt restructuring wave requires creative solutions The current corporate debt restructuring wave, which is likely to be prolonged, puts pressure on market participants to seek amend-and-extend solutions, according to the participants of Debtwire Restructuring Forum Europe 2023 which took place last week. CDR attended the event and took the following takeaways: The panellists debated […]
CDR’s partnership with the United Nations’ Women-led Cities Initiative
CDR’s partnership with the United Nations’ Women-led Cities Initiative Women-led Cities was launched during the United Nations’ 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67). Women-led Cities is a joint initiative formed by UN-Habitat, UNCDF, and ellaimpacta, a consortium of women-led companies and philanthropies, to develop and support projects that accelerate gender […]
ChatGPT: Friend or foe for advisors?
ChatGPT: Friend or foe for advisors? Will widespread use of ChatGPT lead to key parts of the strategic advisor’s role being obsolete? After all, if a chat bot can be instructed clearly enough, then surely it can draft accurately many of the day-to-day documents that advisors craft for their clients. ChatGPT has generated – in […]
Five key trends for the 2023 AGM season
Five key trends for the 2023 AGM season In light of new regulations, increasingly vocal shareholders and challenging market conditions, the 2023 proxy season is expected to be eventful. Companies would do well to consider the following five key trends as they prepare for their upcoming AGMs. Increased scrutiny of executive remuneration In the context […]