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What to Say When Launching a Strategic Review Process
15 March 2023
We review challenges that publicly announcing a strategic review can create. We then outline communications practices for addressing these obstacles.
Regional bank communication strategies amid fallout from Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
11 March 2023
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ: SIVB) has sent shockwaves through the business community, sent financial stocks tumbling and raised new questions about the resilience of regional banks. In this environment, regional bank leaders, including communications executives, should consider best practices for bank communications over the next several days.
Positive move by GCC stock exchanges to link ESG reporting best practice to equity market access
02 March 2023
The GCC Exchanges recently published a unified set of #ESG Disclosure Metrics which comprises of 29 disclosure areas. Our experts offer key insights and recommendations for investors.
Social Media for Private Equity: 10 Tips for PE Firms on LinkedIn
01 March 2023
Not too long ago, the digital footprint for most private equity firms was confined to a relatively static homepage and whatever one could find in a simple web search. Social media was seen as time consuming and an unnecessary risk not worth the hassle.
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Alternative Asset Managers Have a Growing Responsibility – Crisis Preparedness
28 February 2023
Crisis management has become a fast-growing area of responsibility for alternative asset managers. Our experts highlight four key considerations for Private Equity firms to stay ahead of any potential negative situation.
How to Build Trust and Communicate with Healthcare Investors in 2023
03 February 2023
Healthcare companies are still hitting the ground running. As companies execute against their communications strategies, the following outlines several best-in-class considerations and recommendations to support their goals in 2023.
MENA IPO Summit Series - Dubai Edition
30 January 2023
The three-day MENA IPO Summit Series - Dubai Edition, convened by the Dubai Financial Market, reinforced that this market will be one of world's most active for new IPOs and listings this year.
Dynamic opportunities Dubai's capital markets have to offer in 2023
23 January 2023
The UAE's macroeconomic outlook for 2023 remains positive and represents a bright spot that is countercyclical to developed markets.
Protecting reputation in a complex ESG landscape
19 January 2023
ESG commitments have become popular with many investors and asset managers, as managers offer more investment opportunities that meet the demands of some of their clients.
ISSAC appointed Head of Dubai at Edelman Smithfield to take Middle East expansion to next level
18 January 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Dhanya Issac as Edelman Smithfield’s Head of Dubai.
Start-ups – It's time for sanity, not vanity
20 December 2022
Listed tech companies globally have seen a sharp fall in their share prices since the beginning of the year.
Optimizing the Value Proposition of a Transaction in Today’s Environment
19 December 2022
Creating value and having the ability to source compelling deal flow are two of the core foundational elements of a successful alternative asset management strategy.
Five Ways Healthcare Leaders Can Garner Investor Trust as They Take on New Roles
08 December 2022
While company leadership turnover plummeted in the early months of the COVID pandemic – the pace of transitions normalized, but has recently picked up in most sectors, including healthcare.
From Institutional to Retail: How Alternative Investment Managers Can Use Communications to Cultivate RIAs
06 December 2022
With investment managers vying for allocations from individual investors, the pressure is on to become a preferred brand for alternative investment solutions.
10 Common Misconceptions of ESG
01 December 2022
In recent years and in 2022 especially, we have seen an unprecedented global momentum behind environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, policy, and corporate disclosure.
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Timely Tips to Help Healthcare Companies Build & Maintain Investor Trust in a Time of Economic Uncertainty.
28 November 2022
Amidst increasing concerns about inflation, rising interest rates and labor costs, healthcare CEOs must be prepared to strategically communicate operational and financial performance amid market uncertainty.
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5 Themes For Financial Services Companies From COP27 and the World Climate Summit
21 November 2022
Edelman Smithfield travelled to Sharm El-Sheikh for COP27 and one of the conference’s largest side events, the World Climate Summit (or “the Investment COP” as is it is commonly known).
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The Dawn of a New Financial Age
11 November 2022
The concept of virtual assets - still a relatively new phenomena - has significant relevance to the way in which the digital economy is evolving.
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The rise of the Middle East creates new communications imperatives for the region’s investors
31 October 2022
Ahead of Super Return Middle East, Simon Hailes and Jess Gill explore the unparalleled growth dynamics of the Middle East, the impact this will have on investors and the reputational considerations key to their future success.
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FCA clamps down on greenwashing and proposes new ESG fund labels
26 October 2022
The annual proxy season has, in recent years, often become associated with ESG. As the number of ESG related investment products has grown, so has the ESG specific stewardship activities of many institutional investors.
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Three communications considerations that M&A teams can’t ignore
12 October 2022
The macro and geopolitical backdrop has ramped up the challenges for deal teams worldwide this year. Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, rampant inflation, tightening financial conditions and a reset (some might argue reality check) in valuations have hit the brake on volumes following a record-breaking 2021.
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ESG Issues Preparation is Key to Next Proxy Season
10 October 2022
The annual proxy season has, in recent years, often become associated with ESG. As the number of ESG related investment products has grown, so has the ESG specific stewardship activities of many institutional investors.
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Reputation as a leading Indicator for Value Creation in Asian Private Capital
18 September 2022
The old guard of private equity recognised the value creation opportunity in Asia decades ago. EQT’s acquisition of Baring Private Equity Asia this year demonstrates how the next generation of PE also views Asia as critical to success.
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