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Back from this year’s NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations Annual Conference, our participating team share their top takeaways for IROs and IR teams to strengthen their operations for enhanced results. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VYWBVv Key contacts: Bryan Armstrong, Brandon Elliott, CFA and Rose Zu, CFA (IR Advisory Solutions), Tanner Kaufman and Mike Gaudreau (M&A, Activism and Governance), and Chris McIlwaine (ESG & Sustainability Advisory) #InvestorRelations #FinancialCommunications #ShareholderActivism #ESG

Powerful read by some pretty incredible authors, including my boss, Tim Dutterer! Bridget Walsh, EY Global Private Equity Industry Market Leader; Tim Dutterer, EY-Parthenon US Private Equity Leader and Jon Morris, UK Private Equity Value Creation Leader, explain how private equity’s focus on operational improvement and liquidity as well as future-proofed strategies create resilience through the economic cycle. #privateequity #valuecration #ey

Roughly 90% of private equity investors will walk away from a deal if the target company's ESG footprint isn't sound, says Todd Rahn, Co-Leader of our ESG & Sustainability and SEC & Accounting Advisory practices. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/dTteRZCe #PrivateEquity #ESG #Sustainability

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for 'Corporate Finance House of the Year' at the 2024 Real Deals ESG Awards, taking place on 17 October. We are advising on more ESG-related deals than ever before, helping our clients to continue to drive sustainable impacts. Take a look at some of our transactions below and on our website to see how we are making positive change through ESG in private equity and their portfolios: https://lnkd.in/divCd9W7 #RealDeals #ESG #GTDeals

RIA Member Exclusive: Special briefing on Bill C-59 and important considerations for the responsible investment industry. This Thursday, Sarah Keyes, CEO of ESG Global Advisors Inc. and Denes Rothschild, Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), will discuss the Bill, share insights on the Competition Bureau and next steps around their consultation, and potential implications for responsible investors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbc34fmJ #ESG #BillC59 #CompetitionBureau #CompetitionAct

The Power of Responsible Investing: Unveiling the Hidden Opportunities Discover the untapped potential of responsible investing as we delve into the findings of a PWC survey. Gain valuable insights for executives, non-executives, and advisors, along with board members. Explore the connection between ESG risks and corporate strategy to unlock growth and impact. Join us on this journey of ethically-driven investment strategies. #ResponsibleInvesting #ESGRisks #CorporateStrategy #SustainableInvesting #ValueCreation #EthicalInvestment #BoardMembers #ESGOpportunities #PWCInsights #ImpactInvesting

Examined the evolving landscape of corporate governance and investor priorities in the age of sustainability imperatives with Jessica Moulton of McKinsey & Company, Richard Taylor of Jefferies, Gonzalve Bich from BIC and Ben Frost of Goldman Sachs. This session unraveled the intricate relationship between sustainable growth and shareholder expectations. Gain insights into aligning your corporate strategies with the demands of today's investors and sustainability goals. #SustainableGrowth #CorporateGovernance #InvestorPriorities #CGFsummit

In recent years, Environmental, Social and Governance factors have become core elements of corporate strategy, particularly for international and listed companies. Read now in the artivle from Henning Graw and Sebastian Dinklage what business owners should know about Trends in ESG! 🌱

🎙️Nominate your C-suit executive colleagues who drive real change in sustainable finance as a speakers at the SDG Investment Forum, hosted by CFO Coalition for the SDGs. This global platform brings together high-level representatives from leading companies, financial institutions, and international organizations. Speakers will be invited to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals and share their vision with a community of like-minded leaders. Nominate a speaker: https://lnkd.in/eW_XysV3 Request in an invite to the event: https://lnkd.in/eRKkSEtW Help us spotlight the voices that will drive the future of sustainable finance. Your nomination could lead to a transformative discussion that sparks new ideas and catalyzes action on the world stage.

Trump’s SEC pick sparks concern from ESG, climate experts   The president-elect picked Paul Atkins for Securities and Exchange Commission chair, who experts expect to prioritize maximizing corporate returns over ESG considerations.   Trump called Atkins a “proven leader for common sense regulations” in his Dec. 4 post. The president-elect said the former regulator “believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the needs of investors” and “recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.”   https://lnkd.in/eu9zjm9t   #BrioFinancial #FinancialAdvisory #cfowhisperer #spacwhisperer #accounting #auditprep #financialreporting #secfilings#ipo #briofinancial #iporeadiness #venturecapital #gopublic #transactionservices #technicalaccounting #startupacceleration #spac #microcap #Innovation #Leadership #Acquisition Brio Financial Group David Briones Ian Rhodes, CPA