IR Society News
The latest news and views from the IR Society
IR Society News Industry News 24 November, 2021
The IR Society Celebrates Best in Class IR at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London
At Tuesday night’s annual Investor Relations Society Best Practice Awards dinner, the IR Society recognised those companies that are leading the way in IR best practice and stakeholder engagement.
IR Society News 21 October, 2021
Colombo Stock Exchange to offer ICIR
The UK Investor Relations Society (IR Society) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) are delighted to announce a partnership offering the IR Society’s International Certificate in Investor Relations.
IR Society News 30 September, 2021
IR Society 2021 Best Practice Awards and Annual Dinner
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Best Practice Awards and Annual Dinner in person at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday 23rd November.
IR Society News Industry News Blogs 7 September, 2021
The A4S Essential Guide to Enhancing Investor Engagement
A4S and its CFO Leadership Network have produced this practical guide for investor relations teams on communicating effectively with investors about sustainability.
IR Society News Blogs 30 July, 2021
Awards Entry Deadline Extended Until End of August
The deadline to submit an entry for the IR Society best practice awards will be extended until Tuesday 31 August 2021.
IR Society News Consultation Responses 13 July, 2021
BEIS Consultation on ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’
The IR Society response to the BEIS Consultation on 'Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance'
IR Society News Industry News 27 April, 2021
IR Society 2021 Best Practice Awards entries open today
The IR Society, the UK’s professional body for investor relations practitioners, today launches its 21st Annual Best Practice Awards (the ‘Awards’).
IR Society News Industry News 22 April, 2021
Conference Plenary Session Update - Adjusting IR strategy to build corporate resilience
Earlier this week we announced details for one of our plenary sessions at our 2021 Annual Conference and Festival of IR, which will take place from Monday 14th June – Friday 18th June. We're continuing to announce speakers and the other sessions, so please keep any eye out on our conference microsite for more details.
IR Society News 26 November, 2020
2020 Member Survey
Many thanks to all those who took the time to complete our recent membership survey, conducted in partnership with QuantiFire. Your feedback forms an essential part of our planning for the year ahead and allows us to focus our efforts where they are needed most.
IR Society News 1 September, 2020
Listen to the IR Society’s new podcast….
In conversation with the Financial Reporting Lab on COVID-19, reporting in times of uncertainty, and stakeholders and Section 172.
IR Society News Policy & Positions 6 July, 2020
Launch of our updated best practice guidelines!
The IR Society has published its updated best practice guidelines for members, bringing together the Society’s views on the topics of relevance to our profession.
IR Society News 5 June, 2020
Notice of AGM 2020
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Investor Relations Society will be held on Thursday 25th June 2020 at 13.00.
IR Society News 1 June, 2020
Governart and the IR Society announce ESG / SRI program for Investor Relations
GovernArt and the UK Investor Relations Society (GovernArt /The IR Society), are pleased to announce they will deliver the inaugural ESG / SRI Program for Investor Relations in Latin America. This first program, with the exclusive corporate sponsorship of Enel Americas, and with the support of the Santiago Stock Exchange will focus on addressing Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) topics with a focus on matters pertaining to Investor Relations, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs´ professionals.
IR Society News 20 May, 2020
Message from David Walker, IR Society Chair
Click below for a brief message from the Chair of the IR Society, David Walker.
IR Society News Policy & Positions 13 May, 2020
IRO Survey: Read our report on how companies are adapting to the crisis
The IR Society recently conducted a short survey of its IRO members on how companies are seeking to adapt their reporting and investor communications during the crisis.
IR Society News 26 March, 2020
Communicating Effectively During COVID-19 - Webinar Replay
In these unprecedented times, the need for clear, consistent communication is greater than ever. In the face of massive disruption to travel and normal working practices what should IR teams be doing and what tools and technologies do they have at their disposal to ensure that they continue to communicate effectively with their various stakeholders?
IR Society News Blogs 26 March, 2020
Launch of 2020 IR Society Best Practice Awards
At a time of considerable uncertainty as economies and communities struggle to cope with the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic, stakeholder engagement and the use of digital channels has never been more important.The promotion of best practice in IR is one of the cornerstones of the IR Society's existence, and the annual Best Practice Awards, now in their 20th year, play a crucial part in this.
IR Society News 24 March, 2020
Coronavirus - Conference update
With less than three months to go until the IR Society annual conference, and given the escalating situation with the coronavirus, we feel it is prudent to consider a range of options, including potentially postponing the conference until the Autumn.
IR Society News 24 March, 2020
Delivering services for members
Like many of you, the executive team is now working remotely, but remains fully available for you and we would like to thank you once again for your understanding and ongoing support. We have made great strides in working to deliver as many of our activities online as possible to allow us to continue to deliver high quality services for our members. Please see below for further information on accessing IR Society membership services online during these uncertain times.
IR Society News 19 March, 2020
Covid-19 Update
We are living through unprecedented times and we wanted to reassure you of the IR Society’s ongoing commitment to supporting our members and the wider IR profession during this challenging period and beyond.