AI & financial communication: an already tangible transformation of IR practices
The breakfast organised recently by CLIFF (the French association of financial communication professionals) on the applications of artificial intelligence to investor relations (IR) provided an opportunity to take stock of current uses and structuring trends. Beyond the novelty effect, it is indeed a gradual but already tangible transformation of practices [...]
Artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
We are gradually moving from a model based on behind-the-scenes financial analysis to true high-performance steering centres. Thanks to AI, organisations can now process massive volumes of information, identify key signals and grasp complex operations with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Financial data, contracts, market dynamics, [...]
Elections in Hungary: a major political turning point with strategic implications for businesses
A historic break after sixteen years in power 12 April 2026 marked a major political break in Hungary. After sixteen years in power, Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz-KDNP alliance were soundly defeated by the opposition TISZA party, led by Péter Magyar. With more than 53 % of the vote and 138 seats out of 199, this [...]
Sector events: transforming presence into lasting impact
Year after year, the major industry events remain essential barometers of a market. This is particularly true in the property sector, where an emblematic international show such as MIPIM offers a condensed view of the dynamics at work: levels of investor confidence, capital flows and the impact of geopolitical tensions. This year, players in the sector [...]
IPEM Wealth Cannes 2026: lessons learned
This 2026 edition of IPEM Wealth confirmed a trend that is now well underway: the arrival of new private equity investors is now a reality for the entire ecosystem. At Cannes, the discussions naturally focused on the changing investor landscape. Family offices, private banks and high net worth individuals are playing a growing role in private equity [...].
Press release: Angeline Charbonnier promoted to Deputy Managing Director
CDR Grayling, a communications and public affairs consultancy, today announced the promotion of Angeline Charbonnier to Deputy Managing Director, with responsibility for Public Affairs, Corporate Communications and Crisis Communications. This organisational change is a natural development, given the agency's positioning, and the growing [...]