Author: Ritz Pucci
AI Summit London 2024: Challenges and Opportunities for Tech Leaders
July 24, 2024
As AI rapidly breaks its own hype cycle, tech leaders and C-suite executives face a changing landscape where tough decisions will need to be made
The rise of the retail investor
June 20, 2024
The South African stock market has witnessed a rise in retail investor participation in recent years. This seems almost counter-intuitive, given high interest rates and the higher cost of living, which presumably cuts back on people’s disposable income.
Capital Raising on the JSE, are we about to turn the corner?
May 6, 2024
It is well-documented that the JSE had been losing listings at a steady rate, declining from 616 companies in the year 2000, to having slipped under the 300 mark currently. [BB1] Reasons typically provided are the onerous requirements and costs of the JSE.
How social media is enabling proactive leadership accountability in Africa
December 14, 2022
Africa still largely lags regions such as Europe or North America in terms of social media or internet penetration among its population. However, things are improving. In recent years, these platforms have become more readily accessible, thanks in part to a broader rollout of more affordable broadband internet services and relatively cheaper mobile data services.
Investor Relations trends in 2023
We have identified four trends that are likely to impact Investor Relations in the year ahead and provide some guidance for Investor Relations programmes:
A year of Recovery
For many of us, 2022 has been a year of recovery and a return to some form of normality after months of living cautiously and working remotely. From a workplace perspective, there is no doubt that hybrid working is the future – our people benefit from the flexibility of coming […]
The evolution of Investor Relations (IR): The trends shaping IR
September 26, 2022
At the start of the year, the London Stock Exchange conducted an online survey amongst its issuers to determine developments in IR. The survey affirmed well-known trends. Nevertheless, it is always useful to recap on what’s shaping the profession to ensure that IR efforts are focused and yielding requisite results.
The use of more advanced technology in Investor Relations
Most companies have successfully embraced technology in the form of virtual meetings and interactive platforms for example, especially over the past two years. Given the evolution of how information is consumed and the cost benefits of using technology, this is an expected trend.
Aprio Supports Launch of Zambian Breweries` land mark $80 Million Investment Project
September 16, 2022
Aprio ARM recently supported AB InBev’s Zambian Breweries subsidiary when it officially announced a major new investment commitment in Zambia.
Botswana: Portrait of a rich heritage, stability and progress
May 16, 2022
Botswana is in many ways, an exceptional nation. It is Africa’s oldest democracy, one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. It is the likely birthplace of modern humans, and home to rolling grasslands and savannah, an imposing desert and, surprisingly, rich waterways.