White papers

11 February, 2019

The introduction of MiFID II has put the investor relations teams of UK companies under increasing pressure as demands from investors soar. Orient Capital examines how this evolution in the IR industry has placed more responsibility on the shoulders of IROs while reducing the level of support they receive from the sell-side.

28 January, 2019

With the recent string of companies' subject to activist activity, Rivel’s research shows that investment professionals on both sides of the pond (especially in Europe) continue to see activism as a positive force and one that is likely to increase further.

24 January, 2019

With the second round of gender pay gap reporting approaching, companies should be thinking about how they can build on their first reports, taking control of the narrative and using it as a springboard for positive stakeholder engagement.

10 January, 2019

The level of stock lending in the UK market is on the rise. This does not indicate that shorting itself is increasing, but often paints a picture of more public companies being shorted by investors. With global markets going through turbulent days, what precisely is causing this stock lending to become more common as it has?