To round up Euronext’s TechShare program edition 2018-2019, we were delighted to host the final workshop for a pre-selected group of 15 Dutch tech entrepreneurs keen to learn more about an IPO process and life-post listing. Doing an IPO and being listed, provides CEOs and CFOs not only with new opportunities but also brings along…
A trend evaluation by the consultants and media analysts of CFF Communications regarding the quarterly earnings practices of Dutch listed companies. By Teun Verhagen and Klaas Kruijer – April, 2019 Introduction Mid-April. It has always been the time in which trading updates and quarterly earnings give investors a first glimpse of the performance of listed…
On Wednesday March 20, 2019, the regional elections in the Netherlands resulted in what the newspapers described as “a landslide victory” for national-conservative party FvD. What’s new The Dutch electorate gave the current coalition government of VVD, CDA, D66 and ChristenUnie a profound battering by voting in favour of new and existing opposition parties. With…
We hope that the new year got off to a good start for you. Wondering what 2019 has to offer for communications professionals, we’ve asked some of our colleagues from CFF, Grayling and Citigate Dewe Rogerson to share their views. Here’s our overview to kickstart your week with some fresh comms insights! 1. Blurry lines…
Amsterdam, 11 January 2019 – The Netherlands Association for Investor Relations (NEVIR) announced the winners of the Dutch IR Awards 2019 last night. For the twelfth consecutive year, select Dutch listed companies and Investor Relations professionals had the opportunity to be acknowledged for their outstanding work in the sector. During the annual award ceremony, awards…
CFF Communications expands proposition with Branding and Public Affairs CFF Communications, the leading agency for financial and corporate communications in the Netherlands, expands its proposition to include Branding and Public Affairs. The communications agency appointed Jan Willem Blok as Director of Public Affairs and will be strengthening its collaboration with Grayling Nederland. Jan Willem Blok…
As the year draws to a close, the time has come to reflect on the highlights of 2018. Read on for our overview with the latest news, events, client cases and the winner of our #merrylittlechristmas challenge. See you in 2019! CFF Communications preferred supplier of Dutch private equity association NVP The NVP, Dutch Private…
by Uneke Dekkers Since the financial crisis ten years ago, passive or index investing has grown in popularity. Although the European market for ETFs still lags behind the US, assets in European-listed ETFs reached more than $800 billion in 2017, according to data provider ETFGI. The reasons for this growing popularity are well-publicized: fees are…
“If you’re going to San Francisco…” Five years ago, a 19-year-old entered our office on the outskirts of Amsterdam with some big ideas. What began as a profile paper, took shape as a TEDx Talk, and then developed into a fully-fledged business plan, all before winter ended in 2013. Boyan Slat’s plan inspired us –…
That was quite a half year! Looming trade conflicts between the United States and other parts of the world dominated the headlines. Het Financieele Dagblad reported, however, that analysts believe the impact on H1 results for Dutch corporates will be minimal. Analysts are reportedly more concerned about the impact of currency effects and higher oil…