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IR Society News Consultation Responses Policy & Positions 24 April, 2023
Society responds to the Review of Investment Research
The IR Society response to this call for evidence indicates that it will be conducting some further member research on current levels of coverage, and also refers to our 2021 MIFID II survey that illustrated the impact on sell-side coverage and quality, the reduced role of corporate broking services and the significant increase in direct interaction between IR departments and investors which has ensued.
Consultation Responses 24 April, 2023
Society responds to the Review of Investment Research
The IR Society response to this call for evidence indicates that it will be conducting some further member research on current levels of coverage, and also refers to our 2021 MIFID II survey that illustrated the impact on sell-side coverage and quality, the reduced role of corporate broking services and the significant increase in direct interaction between IR departments and investors which has ensued.
Informed 3 April, 2023
Informed 118 – Spring 2023
The Spring 2023 issue of Informed comprises 16 articles on a feature titled 'The evolution of IR' and also celebrates 2,000 CIR passes.
Blogs 8 March, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023: Interview with Bethany Barnes
Bethany speaks about her IR career across various companies and who has influenced her most.
Blogs 8 March, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023: Interview with Amie Gramlick
Amie talks about her unusual career move into the IRO industry – and what challenges she faced.
Blogs 8 March, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023: Interview with Sonya Ghobrial
Sonya talks about her IR career and recent role working on Haleon's IPO.
Blogs 8 March, 2023
International Women’s Day 2023: Interview with Sandra Moura
An interview with Sandra Moura about her IR career and influences.
IR Society News Consultation Responses Policy & Positions 28 February, 2023
Society responds on the proposed UK Transition Plan disclosure framework
The IR Society response supports the proposals but calls for more flexibility in the way transition plans are published so that companies are permitted to include them in their annual report or other relevant reports (eg sustainability or climate reports), instead of being required to publish them as standalone reports.
17 February, 2023
The latest Investor demands ahead of 2023 AGMs
Environmental concerns remain a hot topic in the annual 'Dear Chairperson' letters from Aviva and LAPF Forum, with the IA's IVIS turning up the heat on gender diversity.
IR Society News Consultation Responses 9 February, 2023
Society responds to the FRC Audit Committee Standards
The IR Society response to the FRC seeking liaison to help shape the upcoming reforms aimed at increasing shareholder engagement with audit and risk.
13 January, 2023
IR Society Conference 2023: Introducing our Conference Host
As we continue to work on plans for this year's annual conference, we are delighted to announce our conference host, Evan Davis.
Informed 20 December, 2022
Informed 117 – Winter 2022/23
The Winter 2022/23 issue of Informed covered the annual Best Practice Awards and dinner, and also contained a feature on the 'G' in ESG.
Industry News 14 December, 2022
FCA Primary Market Bulletin 42
The FCA's latest Primary Market Bulletin looks at Climate-related financial disclosures, UK MAR and its interaction with the Listing Rules and the UK's M&A approvals regime, recent 'unlawful disclosure' enforcement, SPACs and reverse takeovers, Structured digital reporting, and the UK Short Selling Regulation.
Members' News 13 December, 2022
Inside the Mind of Investors - Dec 2022 - Edison Group
While investors’ adrenaline levels are still running high, an increasing number are finding strategies to move beyond the bear market. Effective investor relations rely on having deep insight into what investors are thinking. So every month Edison brings you Inside the Mind of Investors.
Industry News 13 December, 2022
FRC: ‘What makes a Good ARA’
The FRC has published its ‘What makes a Good Annual Report and Accounts’, setting out the attributes for a high-quality Annual Report and Accounts (ARA).
Industry News 9 December, 2022
2023 Updated Proxy Voting Guidelines
Both Glass Lewis and ISS have updated their proxy voting guidelines for the 2023 AGM season, with Glass Lewis revisions applicable to meetings from 1 January 2023, and ISS's UK Proxy Voting Guidelines applicable for meetings held on or after 1 February 2023.
Blogs 24 November, 2022
Inside the mind of investors - Nov 2022 - Edison Group
Tech is stumbling, the US$ is king and no one really knows what happens next. But everyone is craving stability.# Effective investor relations are reliant on having deep insight into what investors are thinking. So every month Edison brings you Inside the Mind of Investors.
IR Society News 23 November, 2022
The IR Society Celebrates Excellence in IR at The Landmark, London
The IR Society celebrated the annual Investor Relations Society Best Practice Awards dinner at The Landmark, London,on Tuesday 22 November.
Industry News 2 November, 2022
Emperor is B Corp Certified
At Emperor, we believe in doing business the right way – and our long-term commitment to responsible practice means that it’s part of our identity. We’re joining a growing group of companies who, like us, believe the power of business should be used to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.
Informed 27 October, 2022
Informed 116 – Autumn 2022
The Autumn 2022 issue of Informed contained a feature on the 'S' in ESG, and on the latest developments in digital IR.