The world of ESG tech
If investing with an SDG focus is so relevant, how can investors do it? Blackrock suggests the following…
July 28, 2021
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Equality in Investor Relations
IR Magazine recently hosted an online forum on Equality in IR. It was a productive discussion about trends and best practices in…
July 27, 2021
Integrating SDGs into the investment process
If investing with an SDG focus is so relevant, how can investors do it? Blackrock suggests the following…
July 22, 2021
The basics on carbon offsets
This week I want to talk about carbon offsets. What are they? Are they good? Are they enough? What are carbon offsets? Broadly speaking, carbon
July 16, 2021
What is the perception of insecurity in your state?
On this week’s Compliance Blog we will talk about an issue of concern for everyone living in Mexico: the perception of insecurity in Mexican states. Which states are seen as the riskiest, and how does this relate to money laundering prevention? Keep reading to find out.
July 15, 2021
El Pulso de los Medios – Julio
Uno de los hilos conductores de las novedades que surgieron este mes en el gremio periodístico mexicano ha sido el caso Vallarta-Cassez y el montaje televisivo que de su aprehensión se realizó en 2005. Algunos de los medios más importantes del país cambian de timón, mientras que siguen registrándose actos de acoso y autoritarismo en contra de periodistas y plataformas informativas.
July 15, 2021
Miranda’s Takeaways from the IR Magazine Europe Awards 2021
IR Magazine recently hosted its virtual European awards ceremony. This week we bring you the winners of the key categories…
July 13, 2021
Best practices for sustainability reporting according to NYSE
This week I want to share and comment on the best practices for sustainability reporting according to NYSE. NYSE proposes an 8 steps process for
July 9, 2021
Changes to Corporate Access
Last week we provided a summary of the recent IR Magazine Corporate Access report looking at…
July 6, 2021
The future of corporate governance (according to the OECD)
This week the OECD published a report called The Future of Corporate Governance in Capital Markets Following the COVID-19 Crisis. We think it has very interesting insights
July 1, 2021
Do you know what the National Risk Assessment is?
On this week’s Compliance blog we are going to cover the National Risk Assessment (NRA), an issue that is an integral part of institutional Risk Based Approach programs and Money Laundering Prevention (PLD) programs.
July 1, 2021
Corporate Access
This week we have summarized the recent IR Magazine Corporate Access report. Click here to view the…
June 29, 2021
Are Boards of Directors prepared for ESG integration?
This week I want to discuss a topic that I think is fundamental for companies to keep advancing their ESG journey in the future: are
June 25, 2021
Which Mexican pollster won the 2021 elections?
As the candidates came out to declare victory after the June 6 elections, several pollsters also claimed (publicly and privately) to have “won” by having the most accurate projections. Unlike elections, there are multiple ways to evaluate polls; however, we will tell you who came the closest to the actual election day results.
June 22, 2021
Measuring the success of IR events
Last week we wrote about IR events and our tips for hosting a successful event. But how can we measure the effectiveness and success of an event and why is this important?
June 22, 2021
El Pulso de los Medios – Junio
Bitter terminations of employment, economic crises, and tense relationships between journalists and government authorities make up the June edition of El pulso de los Medios
June 18, 2021
ESG Integration in quant strategies
This week I want to talk about integrating ESG factors into quant strategies. Historically ESG integration was limited to fundamental (traditional) investing strategies. However, as
June 17, 2021
Are AML monitoring systems correctly parameterized?
In this week’s Compliance Blog we are going to comment on an issue that is an integral part of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. I am referring to the AML monitoring system, which some companies call an automated system, AML system, or transaction monitoring system.
June 17, 2021
How to host a great Investor Day during the pandemic
Last week we attended an IR Magazine webinar looking at Investor Days and what we can learn from virtual events held in 2020 and early 2021 to improve the experience…
June 15, 2021
Transitioning towards cleaner energy
This week we are sharing our notes from an S&P webinar on the implications of a transition towards cleaner energy. Strategic Planning for Energy Transition
June 11, 2021
Investor Relations and Mexican politics
The still preliminary results from mid-term elections on Sunday confirmed how polarized Mexico has become politically. About half the country supported the populist Morena and its allies, with the other half backing a…
June 8, 2021
Our thoughts on net zero targets
This week I want to discuss corporates’ net zero targets. This year a bunch of companies and even countries (notably, the US) have become more
June 4, 2021
Do publicly traded companies need a personal trading policy?
In this post we are going to discuss a topic that is particularly relevant for companies that are listed on the Stock Exchange (BMV or BIVA). I am specifically referring to the handling of privileged information and relevant events, which directly influence personal trading by managers and other employees who work for the organization.
June 3, 2021
Investor Conferences
This week we focus on Investor Conferences – which ones to go to, who to send, and how they may evolve in the post pandemic world. We are also….
June 1, 2021
What do you know about world hunger?
Today we observe World Hunger Day, an initiative from The Hunger Project to raise awareness on what hunger really means and how it is not
May 28, 2021
IR Magazine Retail Investors Report Summary
This week we are looking at the key take-aways from the recently published USA-centric IR Magazine Retail Investors Report. The full report can be found…
May 25, 2021
Do you recycle?
This week, we celebrated the International Recycling Day. Because of it, this week we would like to share some interesting data on the subject. In
May 20, 2021
Business Ethics. Does corruption kill?
In this post we are going to discuss a topic that is very relevant – business ethics and its day to day use. I will specifically address the unfortunate event that occurred a few weeks ago on Line 12 of the CDMX metro, which deeply affected our society.
May 20, 2021
US IR Magazine Awards 2021
IR Magazine recently hosted its annual awards ceremony (a virtual event for the second year running). This week we bring you the winners of the key…
May 18, 2021
El Pulso de los Medios – Mayo
This month El Pulso de los Medios brings you the latest on changes in organizations such as Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad; conflicts between journalists and public officials (including President López Obrador); and additional complaints of sexual and labor harassment at El Heraldo de México.
May 14, 2021
