Laurie Havelock
Laurie has been with IR Impact for over a decade, becoming editor in 2023 after roles as a reporter and research editor. He moderates events and serves as MC for global awards. Previously, he was acting business editor at the i newspaper and deputy business editor at The Daily Telegraph.
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‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
IR Magazine speaks to Carrie Christopher ahead of the upcoming New York event As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that meet higher standards of reliability, transparency and detail. The upcoming Corporate Reporting Forum, taking place in New York City on November 6, 2024, aims to help reporters enhance their practices to provide greater strategic value. By improving the quality of corporate disclosures, we hope to support more informed decision-making and better meet the needs of public company stakeholders. One of the most anticipated sessions of the day will examine…
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How to manage change as an IR professional: Gameplans, flexibility and good sleep
As we head into the second quarter of 2024, many companies are bracing themselves for a year defined by change. With important elections expected in the US, the UK, the EU and many other regions, experts estimate that almost half (49 percent) of the developed world is electing a leader over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, ongoing inflationary pressures – and regulatory responses – are still being felt in many economies, as are the impacts of developing technology.
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