Division: Aprio Investor Relations
Can you handle a “Roaring Kitty”?
July 30, 2024
Who, or what is “Roaring Kitty”, you may ask? Well, cast your mind back to late 2020/early2021 when a saga played out on Nasdaq around a little-known share called GameStop (share code: GME). “Roaring Kitty” is the name used by former financial analyst Keith Gill as his YouTube and Twitter handle when he shares investment opinions.
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.
Troubled waters will continue for the investment environment
December 4, 2023
Globally the competition for capital is about to intensify. This may be a generic statement applicable to all sectors striving for investment attractiveness, in markets impacted by the effects of inflation rates rising to multi-decade highs and the consequential hike in interest rates.
Are mining companies still deriving benefit from a JSE listing?
July 10, 2023
It is well documented that the JSE has been losing listed companies steadily over the last decade or so.
Investor Relations trends in 2023
December 14, 2022
We have identified four trends that are likely to impact Investor Relations in the year ahead and provide some guidance for Investor Relations programmes:
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.
Using Professional Service Providers Optimally
May 16, 2022
The modern era has seen an increase in job specialisation across almost every professional field. From an investor relations perspective, an external third party brings an independent lens, benchmarking and global best practice.