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The global #IPO market experienced a remarkable rebound in 2025, with markets like the US and Asia fueling major momentum. Andrew Cole, Deputy CEO and Co-Head of our Global Transaction & Financial Communications Practice, breaks down the year’s top trends, as well as how FGS Global has supported some of the most significant IPOs worldwide. Hear more from Andrew and FGS Global’s Transaction & Financial Communications experts: https://lnkd.in/e7vaXVE7

In our special edition of Asia in Context, we break down President Trump’s 'art of dealmaking' as he tours around Asia, providing analyses of major agreements and the regional geopolitical impact. 🔗 Click here to read the full edition and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/epHRAYfr #AsiaInContext

Discover the latest Digital Insights — this month diving into: 🎭 Meta & OpenAI turn synthetic video into mainstream “cameos” 🔍 Meta’s AI chats for ads 🚫 Political ads banned in the EU 📚 Reddit sues over AI data scraping ⚖️ Government shutdown stalls antitrust cases Finally, in Digital Decoded, how U.S. institutional investors consumer media. 🔗 Full read + subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eSJkRPZv

The world of investment screening has changed dramatically in the past twelve months - introducing both risk and opportunity. And how companies and organizations engage with government, regulators, media and their wider stakeholder community can make all the difference. Our global experts Phil Harwood, Alexander Otto, John Gray and Michael Considine share 4 practical tactics for reducing risk and planning confidently in our latest insights: https://lnkd.in/eVhGyvGU #FDI #StakeholderEngagement #FGSGlobal

In this week’s Asia in Context, discover: - Japan’s political reset - Korea’s baby bonus - Indonesia’s financial bet on Bali - NBA returns to China - SEA CEO’s guide to AI transformation 🔗 Click here to find out more and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/ewK6Pbvg

The rules of engagement have changed. The decline of traditional media and the rise of digital platforms have transformed the way people access information and form opinions. Today, 64% of UK adults see mainstream news as biased, and 43% of younger adults avoid the news because it’s overwhelming. Social media and online platforms have become the primary sources of news for 68% of young adults. Meanwhile, AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are increasingly trusted, with nearly a third of young adults relying on their judgment for news events. FGS Global took part in The Corporate Affairs Summit at The British Library to discuss how organisations must adapt, listen, and engage across new channels to protect their reputation and stay relevant: https://lnkd.in/ew5DvJ2z Dorothy Burwell Grace McKinnon Tom Edmonds Sam Underhay Chris Ryall

This morning, FGS Global’s Laura Farris was delighted to host a breakfast roundtable for clients with her colleague Louisa Moreton plus Christine Young and Peter Frost from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on the implications of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill and some of 2025’s landmark legal decisions from the Appeal Courts. Topics covered included: 🔹Day one protection against unfair dismissal under the Employment Rights Bill – what it means for employers and practical steps to prepare 🔹Duty to prevent sexual harassment – the duty is changing again, and with significant proportions of employers yet to carry out formal risk assessments we explored how organisations can close this gap 🔹Trade union rights – potential impacts for non-unionised businesses and strategies for constructive employer and trade union engagement 🔹Politicisation of the workplace – from navigating sensitive global issues to managing the risks posed by employee social media activity, where do employers strike the balance between adhering to the law and protecting organisational reputation A big thank you to all of our guests for sharing their perspectives! Read FGS’s Global’s full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZM8BQVh #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceCulture #FGSGlobal #HSFKramer #EmploymentRightsBill #SocialMediaPolicy #EmployeeActivism

Unlocking the value of AI safely requires more than a standard responsible use policy — especially if you want to encourage employee adoption while managing new risks. In our latest insights, co-authored with Debevoise & Plimpton, we outline why AI’s complexity and business impact call for a strategic, multi-channel approach that empowers teams and safeguards your organization. Discover how to drive effective, secure AI adoption from within: https://lnkd.in/e6dzsJc3 Avi Gesser, Scott Lindlaw, Sarah Potts Ashton, Kelly Langmesser #AI #EmployeeEngagement #RiskManagement

Japan’s political landscape shifts as Sanae Takaichi becomes the Liberal Democratic Party's new leader and likely Japan's first female prime minister. Her run-off victory over the more moderate Shinjiro Koizumi reflects both grassroots momentum and establishment backing, but coalition dynamics will shape her agenda. FGS Global's Seiji Inada (稲田誠士) and William Klein explore the implications of of this new political era, from market stability to regional diplomacy. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eDqgfEWs

Our latest research shows that 2 in 5 consumers state they are willing to pay 50% more for locally developed tech. This raises questions about whether we are seeing a shift in policy debates away from lower consumer pricing and towards regulatory reform as a means to driving greater private investment in digital infrastructure. Explore these insights and more in our report ‘The global technology race: Public attitudes on tech sovereignty:’ https://lnkd.in/e_ap-4nc