IR in Focus S&P Global Market Intelligence

In this episode we explore the impact of investor activism on corporations and strategies for navigating this increasingly prevalent phenomenon. Guest speakers, John Karageorge (S&P Global) and Craig Wadler, (Moelis & Company) are experts in corporate governance and shareholder engagement, and offer valuable insights into how corporations can effectively respond to investor activism and leverage it as an opportunity for positive change. Tune in to gain valuable insights into how corporations can effectively navigate investor activism and unlock shareholder value through proactive engagement and strategic governance practices.

Thinking about reworking your corporation's capital allocation strategies? Host Carmen Lilly sits down with, Christopher Stroh, Executive Director at S&P Global and head of the Situational Analytics team, to take a closer look at the dynamic nature of capital allocation decisions, how they are shaped by a multitude of factors ranging from economic conditions to stakeholder expectations, and the importance of strategic adaptation in an ever-changing business environment.

In a world, where AI is ostensibly at everyone's fingertips and has largely gone from buzzworthy to saturated - gain a clearer perspective for your IR program.
Host Carmen Lilly sits down with colleague, Daniel J. Sandberg, a thought-leader at the intersection of data science, finance, and mathematics for an engaging, fresh take on Artificial Intelligence or "AI". Their conversation unveils AI origins, implications for IR practitioners, what to avoid, plus tips for navigating emerging and evergreen technologies to accelerate progress for IROs. 

In this final episode of 2023, host Carmen Lilly is joined by Lindsey Hall, Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sustainable1 and co-host of the ESG Insider podcast. Together they discuss the pace of progress, with insightful dialogue on the outcomes from COP28 (the United Nations' 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change). Their discussion explores sentiments heard from global stakeholders across public and private sectors, as corporations, governments and financial institutions navigate their sustainability journey seeking solutions to the far-reaching climate crisis, whether through aligning to the Global Stocktake, adhering to regulatory frameworks, assessing climate-related risks, or adjusting business strategies to foster nature-positivity. Take a listen now. 

In this episode, host Carmen Lilly is joined by fellow podcast host, of Street Talk, Nathan Stovall. Carmen and Nathan's discussion dives into a brief recap of the year, including major events within the banking sector and the implications for investors, they unpack capital markets forecasts for 2024 - with insights on whether economic conditions will stabilize and broader valuation expectations.

In this episode, host Carmen Lilly takes a closer look at retail investors, how they behave, and their strengths and explores top tips for engaging with this diverse investor base. Carmen is joined by special guest, Matt Joanou, CEO and co-founder of Stakeholder Labs. Their conversation dives into institutional investors' relationship with the retail investor community, and what opportunities exist to leverage retail investor sentiment, participation and growth. Take a listen now.