IR Society Conference 2020

The leading IR qualification worldwide

2019 Best Practice Awards

Diploma in IR

IR 2020: The Future is Now

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Certificate in IR

An essential prerequisite for those seeking to work in the investor relations profession

Best Practice Awards

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Diploma in IR

The IR Society’s senior level qualification

Promoting excellence in IR

The Investor Relations Society’s mission is to promote best practice in investor relations; to support the professional development of its members; to represent their views to regulatory bodies, the investment community and government; and to act as a forum for issuers and the investment community.

Latest news

Putting flesh on the bones of your corporate culture

One of the main challenges for IROs is to monitor their corporate culture and advise if issues are starting to emerge that would affect the business’s reputation. Nick Bastin sets…

Are companies reporting the climate change information that investors need?

Listed companies in the UK and overseas have taken on board the activists’ messages about the need for meaningful climate reporting, but there is still further to go, argues Stuart…

How to stand out from the crowd in 2020

In an evolving landscape for listed companies worldwide, Sandra Novakov discusses the issues that IROs should be prioritising in the coming year.

What to look out for at the IR Society in 2020!

Welcome to a new year and a new decade for all our IR Society members! As we prepare for another busy and packed year of activity and initiatives, I wanted…

Informed 105 – Winter 2019/20

This issue of Informed included full coverage of the 2019 Best Practice Awards, with winners, judges comments and photos from the night. There was also a feature section titled ‘IR…

Important information for CIR and ICIR candidates

We have released our updated Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) Study Guide (ICIR Study Guide to come shortly)

IR Masterclass - November 2019

On Wednesday the IR Society hosted its bi-annual IR Masterclass. The half day event featured guests from across the industry speaking on a range of topics, including the macro-economic outlook,…

IR Society Best Practice Awards 2019: Leading the way in excellence in investor relations

At Tuesday night’s annual Investor Relations Society Best Practice Awards, the IR Society gathered together with over 450 industry professionals to recognise the companies leading the way in investor relations.

Key takeaways from The IR Society Breakfast: Activism

We were delighted to be hosted by Georgeson on Wednesday this week for a breakfast panel and Q&A session on Activism. The event was moderated by Anthony Kluk, Head of…

The IR Society announces appointments of new Chair and Deputy Chair

The Investor Relations Society is pleased to announce that David Walker, Head of Investor Relations at British Land and current Deputy Chair of the Society will assume the role of…

IR for small caps – the principles are the same, but the challenges are different

Clara Melia and Lang Messer consider some of the unique opportunities and challenges faced by small-cap IROs, and discuss how a well-planned IR programme can set you up for success.

Informed 104 – Autumn 2019

The main feature in this issue of Informed was titled 'IR for small caps'. It looked at opportunities and challenges, plus a new growth-focused IR programme.

Upcoming courses and events

Feb 26

8.30am–10.30am

IR Breakfast: Avoiding the pitfalls for your next AGM

Feb 27

9.30am–4.30pm

CIR exam

Mar 2

12.30pm–1.30pm

IR Webinar: Top tips for effective roadshows

Mar 5

9.00am–1.30pm

IR regulation update

Mar 11

9.00am–4.30pm

Introduction to IR and the financial markets

Mar 12

12.30pm–2.00pm

Women in IR Lunch

Mar 17

9.00am–1.00pm

Building your debt IR capability

Mar 18

9.30am–4.30pm

CIR exam

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About the IR Society

A membership organisation that exists to promote best practice investor relations in the UK and beyond

Our mission is to promote best practice in investor relations; to support the professional development of our members; to represent their views to regulatory bodies, the investment community and government; and to act as a forum for issuers and the investment community.

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The CIR is a valuable benchmark for those already in the profession and an essential prerequisite for those seeking to work in the investor relations profession.

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