How PE Firms lead in digital ESG reporting.
Reporting — 01.10.26.
The Private Equity Communications Index 2026 found that sustainability communications are strong, but many firms’ reporting often feels like a disconnected side project.
Here’s what we’ve been up to lately, plus a quick look at how we've helped some of our clients.
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Radical regulatory change ahead for annual reports
News — 09.09.26.
Following a years-long period of relative stability, the UK government has proposed to make a series of fundamental structural changes to the regulations which govern narrative and financial reporting.
We're nominated for seven Corporate & Financial Awards 2026
Reporting — 02.09.26.
We're pleased to be short-listed for seven awards at this year's Corporate & Financial Awards. Good luck to all of our clients!
New European sustainability standards expected to affect up to 200 UK-based organisations
News — 03.08.26.
An estimated 150 to 200 UK-based organisations are expected to be affected by significant new sustainability standards recently proposed in response to existing EU legislation.
Friend launches the PE Communications Index
News — 30.07.26.
The Index assesses 20 firms across five areas: narrative and positioning, content and insight, transparency and disclosure, responsibility and value creation, and overall communication effectiveness.
Invest Europe: reimagining one of private equity’s largest content platforms
Digital — 22.07.26.
Friend has completed the redesign of the Invest Europe website, concluding a two-and-a-half-year programme to transform one of the private equity industry's largest and most complex digital platforms into a modern, audience-first experience optimised for discovery, engagement and future AI-powered search.
James Cropper reporting: demonstrating innovation, adaptability and resilience
Reporting — 20.07.26.
James Cropper is an AIM-listed company, globally recognised for its specialist capabilities in designing and manufacturing advanced materials and paper products.
Seven takeaways from our ‘Top Dogs 2026’ event
Viewpoint — 15.07.26.
Every year we read through all of the FTSE 100’s annual reports, then choose the ‘Top Dogs’ across seven categories, with the goal of inspiring companies to improve their reporting. On Wednesday July 8th, we focused on the theme of ‘Volatility, change and resilience’…