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Knowledge bank

This page is the portal for IR Society members. Use the Knowledge Bank to find information and practical advice on a wide range of IR issues, including the Society's latest best practice guidelines.

Get confidential advice on your specific IR queries through Ask the Board, find a service provider and search for fellow members. Information from within the Knowledge Bank and the website as a whole can stem from diverse sources and does not necessarily reflect the views of the IR Society.

Monthly Policy RoundUp

Update on latest policy and regulatory news for IR Society members

Role of an IRO

IR strategy, annual timetable, interactions with shareholders, investor roadshows and more...

IR and the Board

Informed

Download previous issues of the IR Society quarterly journal

Crisis Communications

Resources to assist our members during the crisis

IR for Small Caps

A range of resources specifically for those responsible for IR in smaller companies

Careers in IR

Corporate reporting

Narrative reporting, the strategic report, integrated reporting

Sustainability

Regulatory and best practice landscape around ESG issues

Environmental

Social

ESG FAQ

FAQ to assist in navigating the evolving ESG regulatory and best practice landscape

Policy & Regulation

Transparency and disclosure, market abuse, etc.

Governance & Proxy

Stewardship and engagement, the AGM, proxy solicitation

Investor Engagement

Retail IR

Sell-side Management

Consensus estimates, corporate access

Corporate Communications

Role of the media, corporate communications, interaction with Financial PR

Digital & Online

IR website, social media, use of video and webcasting and the latest trends in online IR

Research, Analysis & Tools

CRM databases, share register analysis, shareholder research

Careers & Professional Development

Information on careers in IR and IR qualifications including our Certificate in IR

International IR

Information about IR outside the UK, DR programmes

Debt IR

Event Archive

Access content from IR Society events and on-demand webinar replays.