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Could an AI-generated version of your CEO address investors? This week, our editor, Laurie Havelock, examines the reactions to Klarna's bold move. The Swedish payments company created an AI-generated video of CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatowski presenting their 3rd quarter updates. Read Laurie’s latest opinion piece to see how it was received among the tech and communication communities:

What an incredible day it’s been at the IR Magazine Forum & Awards in Singapore! From discussing?the latest IR trends with leading experts to recognizing the outstanding achievements of IROs and their teams?at the awards presentation, it’s been an event to remember. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees! Find out who took home a coveted IR Magazine trophy here: https://lnkd.in/eqsr25Fz

Don't miss this exclusive preview! Gregg Lampf, IRC, VP of IR at Ciena, shares invaluable insights ahead of his sessions at next Tuesday's AI for IR Forum in NYC. At the event, Gregg will dive into practical strategies for securing C-suite buy-in, backed by real-world examples of low-cost, accessible AI tools that drive measurable results, and lead an interactive workshop all about improving the ESG reporting process with AI. Curious about what he's most excited to explore at the event? Check out our interview here: https://lnkd.in/eJAaDzxU

Thank you to all of our partners of tomorrow's IR Magazine Forum & Awards - South East Asia, taking place in Singapore! We can’t wait to explore the latest IR trends in the region with leading experts and honor the exceptional achievements of IROs and their teams at the awards presentation. Take a look at who's up for the top honors at: https://lnkd.in/eVmckS59 In association with: SGX Group Forum & Awards partners: DeltaBlock (Singapore) | Nasdaq | OTC Markets Group

New fund manager profile: Meet Alex Gunz of Heptagon Capital! In this exclusive interview, Alexander provides valuable insights into their investment strategy, their approach to meeting management teams and the reasoning behind their investments in larger holdings, including Quanta Services, Palo Alto Networks, and Equinix. Read it in full at:

What is a primary information provider? What do they deliver and why does your choice of provider matter? M?ns Flodberg, CEO & founder of Modular Finance, which recently became approved by the FCA as a PIP, explains in our latest guest article:

Preparations are well underway for our Forum & Awards this Friday in Singapore! We're excited to be joined by leading IR experts from across South East Asia to: ?? Learn strategies to boost stock performance, from increasing visibility with investors to leveraging technology for tighter spreads. ?? Discover ways to modernize shareholder ID and outreach, improving targeting and securing long-term investors. ?? Enhance IR’s impact by building C-suite credibility and demonstrating value through market intelligence. ?? Celebrate excellence in IR at the awards presentation and network with more than 100 members of the IR community Don’t miss it! View the agenda for more details: https://lnkd.in/diwnKfz ?

Delighted to have Christopher Tillett, CFA from Fortive joining us at next week’s AI & Tech Forum in New York! Chris will be unpacking how investors are embracing AI and technology - and the impact this has on an IRO's role. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/g6g7NRcZ

Can companies share valuable insights with analysts, without crossing ethical lines? In this guest article, Fredrik Erlandsson, head of corporate communications and IR at NIBE Group tackles the ongoing rumors and explores how to stay transparent and compliant:

For those looking to see how AI will continue to revolutionize IR, see the attached AI generated avatar of Klarna’s CEO discussing the company’s results. I think this delivery method will become table stakes for IR teams in the near future as a more modern way to share company updates and as a supplement to the earnings press release. Looking forward to discussing this and other use cases in a workshop I am leading next Tuesday at the IR Magazine AI in IR forum in NYC #AIinIR Steven Wade Andrew Gibbons