25 June 2026

Closing the Valuation Gap Through Performance and Messaging

Victoria Geddes
All, Best Practice, Corp Comms, Guidance, IR, NIRI

VICTORIA GEDDES, Executive Director. In the pursuit of market recognition, public companies often find a disconnect between operational excellence and equity valuation. This “valuation gap” frequently stems from misaligned market narratives or overly complex communication strategies. I recently attended the annual NIRI (National Investor Relations Institute) Conference in Chicago to gain some insights into what […]

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28 May 2026

Focus on efficiency impedes short seller identification

SALONI SURI
All, Analytics, Investor Tracking, IR, Short Attacks

SALONI SURI, Shareholder Analytics. Short selling is a simple concept—an investor borrows a stock, sells the stock, and then buys the stock back to return it to the lender. In the period between selling borrowed stock and buying it back the investor is said to be ‘Short’ of stock, hence the term short selling. The […]

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29 April 2026

CEOs expected to lead by example as trust rebounds in Australia

Giles Rafferty
All, Best Practice, Corp Comms, ESG, IR

GILES RAFFERY, Corporate Communications and Media Advisor. Australian trust in institutions has climbed back into neutral territory for the first time in years, yet beneath the surface, widening income gaps and a rising insular mindset present significant risks for businesses and investors alike. Overall Trust Improves—But Unevenly The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer shows trust in […]

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30 March 2026

Evolution of Investor Days: Navigating the Era of AI-Driven Investment Analysis

Ben Rebbeck
All, Investor Days, IR

BEN REBBECK, Executive Director. The Australasian capital markets are currently navigating a period of structural transformation, catalysed by the rapid maturation of generative artificial intelligence and the increasing sophistication of quantitative investment strategies. In this environment, the “Investor Day”, historically the signature event of the investor relations (IR) calendar, has moved beyond its traditional role […]

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26 February 2026

Running Investor Days That Build Confidence

Victoria Geddes
All, Best Practice, Investor Days, IR

VICTORIA GEDDES, Executive Director. In a market defined by rapid information flow, algorithmic research, and heightened scrutiny of strategic credibility, companies need more than periodic reporting to win trust. That’s why Investor Days remain a valuable engagement tool for listed companies. A successful Investor Day is about helping investors understand how the business works, where […]

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