The Lens on Corporate Markets

In this special episode, MUFG Corporate Markets’ Josh Sparks sits down with David Chase Lopes from D.F. King to unpack the newly released Annual General Meeting Season Review report - a fully bespoke, four‑month research project examining AGMs across the UK and Europe. Together, they explore how the governance landscape is shifting, what boards should prioritise going into 2026, and how companies can more effectively engage with investors in an increasingly opaque environment. If you’d like to download the Annual General Meeting Season Review report, please visit - https://www.mpms.mufg.com/en/insights/launching-our-annual-general-meeting-season-review-report-2025/ You can also connect directly with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchaselopes/

In this episode, Josh Sparks is joined by Gustav Pegers from MUFG Corporate Markets’ Investor Relations team. This conversation was an opportunity for Gustav to share what IR trends his team are seeing across the market, as well as sharing some invaluable insights from MUFG Corporate Markets’ first client survey from earlier this year. If you’d like to download our Investor Relations Annual Survey report , please visit - https://www.mpms.mufg.com/en/insights/launching-our-investor-relations-annual-survey-report/ You can also connect with Gustav directly at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustav-pegers-2a11081/

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets’ Josh Sparks is joined by Julian Macedo, founder of The Deal Team. This conversation was an opportunity for Julian to provide a high-level look at how IPO markets have evolved, reflect on the challenges boards and founders face, and explore what companies need to know before going public. If you’d like to learn more about The Deal Team, please visit - https://thedealteam.com/ You can also connect with Julian directly at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianmacedo/

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets' Josh Sparks is joined by Oliver Cronk, Technology Director at bespoke software engineering consultancy, Scott Logic to discuss the practical realities of implementing AI in highly regulated markets.  From spending analysis, chatbots, to the risks of AI - this conversation cuts through the AI hype to focus on real-world applications, governance challenges, and lessons learned from past technology cycles. If you'd like to find out more about Scott Logic, please visit https://www.scottlogic.com/ You can also find out more about Oliver's 'cone of uncertainty' and connect with him on LinkedIn by visiting - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-cone-ai-uncertainty-oliver-cronk-mfvoe/

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets’ Josh Sparks catches up with David Chase Lopes from D.F. King Ltd. David takes us through what trends his team have been seeing across the M&A Landscape, the increase in shareholder activism as well as providing some key insights around Corporate Activity in 2025. If you’d like to connect with David on LinkedIn, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchaselopes/ You can also learn more about D.F. King Ltd. by visiting https://www.mpms.mufg.com/en/mufg-corporate-markets/uk/services/proxy-solicitation/

In this episode, MUFG Corporate Markets’ Josh Sparks, catches up with Bod Buckby, Head of UK Primary Markets North, at London Stock Exchange. Bod take us through market trends his team have been seeing this year, as well as providing some key insights around IPO activity ahead of this year’s IPO Forum, which is London Stock Exchange’s flagship event intended to assist management teams and shareholders of UK and international private companies considering a possible IPO in London. If you’d like to find out more about the upcoming IPO Forum, please visit - https://www.lsegissuerservices.com/spark/mud3XYH76p97jtZeSnyWT9/london-stock-exchange-s-ipo-forum-november-2024 You can also connect with Bod on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bodbuckby/