Opinion : Strangling Innovation? SEBI’s Rules Could Hurt Early-Stage SMEs The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently unveiled a set of stricter norms governing the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These measures, aimed at enhancing transparency and protecting investors, have been positioned as ...

Opinion | The Rise of AI in Equity Research: A Threat to Traditional Models? The investment research industry, long dominated by brokerage houses and research firms, stands on the brink of disruption with the advent of AI-driven tools like Seeking Alpha’s Virtual Analyst Reports. These reports, integrating proprietary quantitative ...

Opinion | The Contrarian Optimist's Lens: Why 2025 Could Be Surprisingly Bright In an era where pessimism often dominates discourse, adopting a contrarian yet optimistic perspective can unveil unexpected opportunities. The global landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, may seem precarious. However, history demonstrates that ...

Breaking the Stalemate: A Global Analysis of Inertia in the Electric Vehicle Market The electric vehicle (EV) revolution, once synonymous with unbridled optimism and rapid disruption, has entered a phase of tempered progress. Heralded as a defining shift for the automotive and energy sectors, EV adoption represents humanity’s most ...

Navigating a Shifting Landscape: Trump, BRICS, and Investor Relations Imperatives As the global economy adjusts to renewed geopolitical turbulence, Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on BRICS nations pursuing a shared currency has injected a potent mix of risk and uncertainty into financial markets. While this rhetoric may serve ...

ISSB Materiality Standards: Improving Sustainability Disclosures As a Director of an Investor Relations and ESG advisory firm, I'm constantly seeking ways to help our clients communicate effectively with their investors. Integrated Annual Reports, amongst others, are a key channel for lucid investor communication. One of the most significant ...

Opinion | Bribery, Corporate Integrity, and Investor Confidence: Lessons from the Adani Allegations When allegations surfaced that Adani Group entities had engaged in bribery to secure port contracts in the United States, the story quickly transcended its specifics. This wasn’t just about a company’s alleged misconduct it ...

The Environmental Impact of Mall Developers: How to Avoid Greenwashing in the Retail Real Estate Industry Mall developers play a major role in shaping urban landscapes and have a significant impact on the environment. Large-scale shopping centres consume vast amounts of energy, water, and resources, and produce a high ...

Navigating SEBI’s Enhanced IPO Oversight: Implications for the Investor Relations Function In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has emerged as a key proponent of transparency and accountability in capital markets. One of its most impactful initiatives in recent times ...

Q&A with Shankhini Saha, Director IR, on ElevEase. – Dickenson’s New Results Call Hosting Service Q: Shankhini, why did Dickenson Intellinetics introduce ElevEase? Shankhini Saha: We noticed a persistent gap in the market when it came to hosting quarterly results calls. Issuers and brokers were relying ...

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption: A CFO's Strategic Ally In the rapidly evolving corporate landscape, digital transformation and technology adoption are not just trendy buzzwords—they are foundational pillars that dictate an organization's competitiveness and operational success. For CFOs, the nexus of digital technology and financial management provides a unique ...

Global Investor Relations Outsourcing: The Rise of Boundless Service Delivery Investor Relations Without Borders: Offshore is Everywhere In the past, discussions around the effectiveness of onshore versus offshore Investor Relations (IR) services focused mainly on geographical proximity. There was a general belief that certain services were best ...