Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct defines the professional and ethical standards expected of Society members, with further guidance provided through the Best Practice Guidelines. These standards promote best practice, protect the reputation of the profession and strengthen confidence in investor relations.

In particular, the Society expects its members to:

• Act with integrity, diligence, respect, honesty and act in good faith in their professional dealings, and use reasonable care and good judgement in the exercise of their professional duties
   
• Promote the interests of the IR profession, and of best practice built upon the principle of balanced and fair disclosure
   
• Be familiar and comply with the letter and spirit of all relevant laws, rules, conventions, and regulations, including those of the Society
   
• Not engage in or encourage any professional conduct involving fraud, dishonesty, deceit or commit any act that reflects adversely on their or the Society's or the profession’s reputation, integrity or competence
   
• Not be convicted of an offence which might discredit the Society or the IR profession, and to maintain high standards of financial propriety and conduct
   
• Not misrepresent the status of membership of the Society or misuse their membership of the Society for any reason.

The Board reserves the right, at its discretion, to suspend or terminate an individual’s membership of the Society in the event of a breach of this Code.