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Coffee anyone?
Now we are on the verge of emerging from the coronavirus cocoon, and the possibility of more face to face interaction on the horizon, we have got some decisions to make. Like, who do we see first? It’s a simple question that requires a thoughtful answer. Whilst...
As the market begins to recover, there is good money for good stories
Nobody could have foreseen the volatility of equity markets so far in 2020. The ASX enjoyed a stellar 2019, which continued into the early months of 2020, hitting a record high on 20 February. While some thought equity markets were close to full value, most investors...
COVID-19: What it means for capital markets communication
Capital markets have been on a wild ride since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the need for financial communicators to be open, urgent and calming has never been greater. Citadel-MAGNUS founding partner, John Gardner, recently shared some insights with Paul Holmes,...
Shut up and listen
There is zero tolerance for spin right now. No one has the mental bandwidth for anything beyond that which is immediately relevant. With airtime limited, how are you going to maintain engagement with those critical to your business once you’ve told them all that is...
Turbulent economic headwinds present opportunities for the nifty navigator
In 1789, having contributed to the US Constitution, founding father Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as penning: “in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” Millenia prior, on the other side of the ‘pond’, Greek philosopher...
Strategy and communication in a bear market
As the saying goes, markets hate uncertainty. Since the Global Financial Crisis, global equity markets have experienced significant volatility. Navigating a listed company through these turbulent times can be extremely difficult for management teams. It can be...
Fund managers warn against ESG neglect
When the Chairman and CEO of BlackRock speaks, the global investment market tends to listen. So when Larry Fink asserted recently that within the next five years all investors will measure a company’s impact on society, government and the environment, to determine its...
If you can’t say it on the platform, don’t say it! – Social Media and Disclosure
Social media can be a very effective channel for reaching a broad audience, but also a minefield for listed companies to navigate, so a good understanding is critical to ensure you stay on the right side of the regulators. This was the topic at a recent Social Media...
Don’t let Social Media influence your strategy
Many executives spend way too much time monitoring activity on investor forums. It can consume a great deal of time, and, unless you have a very thick skin, the regular and often baseless criticism executives cop can be draining and distracting. The best option is to...
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