A corporation's access to the global debt and equity markets is its access to the right resource capital. Our Associate Company, First Seer, based in Glasgow, Scotland is headed by Ian Blackford, an experienced investment analyst who has achieved the number ONE rating in multiple market surveys on a number of occasions.

Ian has the unique experience of having served as an investor relations director at two of Europe's leading public companies. He works closely with clients to assist them in refining their core message. His knowledge of how both the debt and equity markets in the UK, Europe and USA operate enables him to anticipate investors' questions. He works closely with clients to prepare them to meet investors in good times and in crisis. His independence is well respected by investors in both the debt and equity markets.

The task of communicating with investors has become a legal minefield. Funds managers are therefore increasingly guarded about their sources for company research. The personal credibility Ian has earned over many years of practice, and his broad range of investor contacts, is of great benefit to our clients.