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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.

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Informed 126 – Spring 2025

This issue of Informed contains a special feature titled 'The debt IR rulebook' plus a range of articles on topics pertinent to the IR community.

The Investor Relations Society announces Laura Hayter, Chief Executive Officer, to step down.

Laura Hayter, Chief Executive Officer of The Investor Relations Society, has advised the Board of The Investor Relations Society that she plans to step down at the end of August.

IR Society responds to LSE Discussion Paper on Shaping the Future of AIM

The Investor Relations Society has responded to the LSE's discussion paper on Shaping the Future of AIM. The Society has a growing number of AIM-listed Members, and we have set…

Society concern over Mandatory Ethnicity and Disability pay gap reporting

The IR Society has responded to the Government's proposal to extend gender pay gap reporting to ethnicity and disability, calling for minimum ‘response rate’ thresholds for employee data (on ethnicity/disability)…

Third ‘Reverse Roadshow’ with the Investor Forum!

Join another Investor Forum 'Investor Showcase' Initiative on 24th June – Shaping Investor-Corporate Dialogue

Entries are open for the Best Practice Awards 2025

IR Society 2025 Best Practice Awards entries open today (7 May 2025)

Society comments on the simplification of European Sustainability Reporting Standards

The IR Society has responded to EFRAG's questionnaire on how to simplify the ESRS as part of the 'Omnibus' proposals, principally focusing on DMAs, which are of significant benefit to…

The Revolution is Here

Broome Yasar Partnership is marking the launch of The Global IR Revolution, a new groundbreaking book examining the evolution, challenges, and future of investor relations on the global stage, with…

IR Society issues Best Practice Guidelines 2025

As the market and technology evolves and investor demographics and expectations change, the Best Practice Committee refines these guidelines so that they continue to be an ongoing tool to help…

More ‘Reverse Roadshows’ with the Investor Forum

The Investor Forum are hosting their second showcase, this time featuring Large Global Active Investment Firms.

IR Society Responds to Stewardship Code Review Consultation

The IR Society responded to the FRC consultation on the review of the Stewardship Code on behalf of our members, broadly supporting the separate principles for proxy advisers and their…

Society responds to UK Green Taxonomy consultation

The Society's overall concern is to avoid the complexity and confusion that would result if the UK were to introduce a taxonomy to support investor decision making, stewardship and engagement…

Upcoming courses and events

Jun 26

12.00pm–1.00pm

IR Webinar: Tips for your Best Practice Awards Entry 2025

Jul 3

8.15am–9.45am

IR Networking: Corporate Access Breakfast

Jul 4

12.00pm–1.00pm

IR Webinar: The Future of Sell-side Research

Jul 7

9.30am–1.00pm

Financial Modelling

Jul 9

12.00pm–1.00pm

IR Webinar: Reputation at Risk: Navigating Cyber Incidents

Jul 16

4.00pm–5.00pm

IR Webinar: Engaging U.S. Investors Amid Shifting Global Capital Flows

Jul 17

9.30am–1.00pm

Consensus: A Best Practice Guide

Jul 17

9.30am–4.00pm

Introduction to IR and the Financial Markets

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The Certificate in IR (CIR) & International Certificate in IR (ICIR) are internationally recognised qualifications.

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Best Practice Awards

A celebration of companies demonstrating their commitment to leading investor communications

The Best Practice Awards offer a truly meaningful opportunity to showcase best practice in investor communications. Each award category covers companies from the largest to the smallest - across the UK, Europe and internationally - in recognition of the diverse range of listed businesses looking to the UK for excellence in IR.