CHF Capital Markets offers tailored and detailed support to help navigate complex financial markets.
Backed up by a diverse pool of talent, CHF Capital Markets (CHF) offers more than 139 years of collective investor relations and capital markets experience combining analytical and creative skills, high-profile communications and investment industry specialities, digital media expertise, content creation, and graphic design.
CHF has become a trusted partner for many public companies in Canada and worldwide, operating in a broad range of industries including mining, technology, fintech, healthcare, oil & gas, cannabis, biopharmaceutical, and other special situations. CHF serves an international portfolio of TSX/TSX Venture, CSE, and US listed companies plus a few private companies preparing to go public in 2024.
CHF is highly effective in the role of the public company’s outsourced investor relations department or may function as an ongoing support to internal IR, often undertaking special outreach assignments.
An in-depth look at CHF Capital Markets capabilities
The investment arena has become increasingly complex, and the need for trusted partners who can guide the disclosure and outreach needs of the listed issuer has never been greater.
Start-ups and smaller issuers often do not have the staff resources, and CEOs are too busy growing the business to oversee things themselves. This is where CHF Capital Markets shines, operating through a tailored, multi-pronged capital markets approach.
Corporate communications
- Writing and editing of news releases, pitches, newsletters, and informative online blogs, ensuring that they are factual, compliant, and understandable to a non-technical investor audience;
- Creating and updating corporate presentations, factsheets, and financial materials;
- Preparing conference call scripts, questions & answers, interview briefings; and
- Managing client’s investor lists, an art unto itself.
Stakeholder engagement
- Acting as a liaison between a client, its shareholders, investment industry professionals, and media;
- Answering shareholder emails and calls, maintaining and augmenting contact lists; and
- Maintaining contact records.
Digital and social media
- Expanding the client’s online presence, the heart of communications in the 21st century;
- Creating content for the client’s own websites and social media channels;
- Growing the client’s audience on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and other
platforms, both organically and by running strategic ad campaigns; - Sharing events and press releases to the client’s private list and on its and CHF’s social media channels;
- Featuring the client’s stories on CHF’s e-Newsletters and weekly Round-Up blogs; and
- Hosting webinars, earnings conferences, shareholder meetings, and video interviews such as our ‘Bay Street Q&A’.
Investment industry outreach
- Organising roadshows, webinars, conference calls, and meetings with brokers, analysts, investment bankers, and individual investors;
- Getting feedback after the meetings to further improve the materials, pitch, and the client’s presentation techniques;
- Keeping the investment community updated on client progress; and
- Facilitating introductions to aid clients with financing efforts.
Graphic design & branding
- Website audits with recommendations including a fresh new look, better navigation, content writing, and continuous updates; and
- Designing, updating, and rebranding the client’s marketing and corporate presentation materials, including logos, factsheets, banners, printed conference handouts, and so on.
CHF blogs, e-newsletters, webinars, and Q&As
- (550+) Opted-in subscribers to our blog receive timely news items and event details
- (5,000+) Subscribers to our ‘CHF Spotlight’ eNewsletters read stories highlighting the client businesses in a storytelling format. Written by CHF’s internal Analyst and Technical Writer;
- Q&A (written or video) is another effective tool where corporate executives address questions from shareholders and the investment community. Client Management may appear on CHF’s own ‘Bay Street Q&A’ video as seen on CHF’s YouTube channel; and
- Webinars that are designed to increase audience awareness, encourage engagement, and provide an opportunity for investors to communicate directly with the management.
The CHF difference
Headquartered in the heart of Toronto, CHF Capital Markets is strategically positioned to tap into the pulse of the financial markets, offering its clients unparalleled insights and opportunities. In an industry where uncertainty is the only constant, CHF’s long-standing dedication to risk management and prudent strategies has made it a safe harbour for listed issuers.
While CHF Capital Markets operates on a global scale, its approach is deeply rooted in providing the ‘personal touch’ to its clients. Its commitment to building long-lasting client relationships is a testament to its dedication to service.
At the core of CHF Capital Markets’ success is its team of experts, whose collective knowledge spans across asset classes, global markets, and economic cycles. These seasoned professionals not only have their fingers on the pulse of financial markets but also have a deep understanding of the intricacies of diverse industries, enabling them to identify opportunities that others might overlook.
CHF’s research department is renowned for its insightful analysis, helping clients make informed investment decisions. From macroeconomic trends to company-specific research, CHF Capital Markets delivers a wealth of information to empower investors to navigate complex financial market trends with confidence.
CHF Capital Markets recognises that individual investors, investment advisors, institutional clients, and family offices have unique needs and objectives. The CHF approach is highly customisable, ensuring that each client’s communication strategy aligns with its specific financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
In an era where financial services can often seem commoditised, and fragmented, CHF Capital Markets stands out as an institution that places its clients’ interests above all else. Here are some key factors that differentiate CHF from its peers:
Proven track record
With more than three decades of excellence, CHF Capital Markets has consistently delivered value to its clients, even during challenging economic climates.
Client-centric approach
A commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs ensures that strategies are individually tailored to meet expectations and objectives.
Global expertise
With access to major financial centres worldwide, CHF is well-positioned to deliver on opportunities wherever they may arise.
Please note, this article will also appear in the sixteenth edition of our quarterly publication.
