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 ...