IR Society News
The latest news and views from the IR Society
IR Society News 6 November, 2019
The IR Society announces appointments of new Chair and Deputy Chair
The Investor Relations Society is pleased to announce that David Walker, Head of Investor Relations at British Land and current Deputy Chair of the Society will assume the role of Chair.
IR Society News 8 October, 2019
Gary Davies to retire as CEO of the IR Society; Laura Hayter appointed as successor
The IR Society today announces that Gary Davies is to retire as Chief Executive Officer for personal reasons. Laura Hayter, currently Head of Policy and Communications, will succeed him.
IR Society News 24 September, 2019
IR Society Survey: Insights into current ESG reporting practices
With the rising interest in ESG, the IR Society recently conducted a short survey of its IRO members asking for views around current reporting practices.
IR Society News 18 September, 2019
The IR Society and ARIR announce a new collaboration on IR training and certification
The UK Investor Relations Society (IR Society) and the Romanian Investor Relations Association (ARIR) are delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration.
IR Society News 12 September, 2019
Sindhu Vee to host 2019 Best Practice Awards
We are delighted to announce that this year's annual Best Practice Awards host will be comedian Sindhu Vee!
IR Society News 17 June, 2019
Bank of America Merrill Lynch to sponsor IR Society’s DELIVER leadership programme from 2019
The IR Society is delighted to announce that Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) will be the new sponsor of the senior investor relations development programme, DELIVER (DElivering future Leaders through InVEstor Relations).
IR Society News Blogs 1 May, 2019
Get the recognition you deserve by entering the IR Society Best Practice Awards
Rachel Price, IR Society Best Practice Committee member highlights what judges are looking for in one of the Society's Best Practice Awards, 'Most effective overall communication of company investment proposition.'
IR Society News 20 March, 2019
IR Society 2019 Best Practice Awards entries open today
IR Society leads the way in excellence in Investor Relations
IR Society News 20 March, 2019
The IR Society announces new collaboration with the Spanish IR Society for offering the CIR
The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) and The Asociación Española para las Relaciones con Inversores (AERI) have announced a new collaboration for the delivery of the IR Society’s Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) to members of AERI.
IR Society News 14 February, 2019
Orient Capital sponsor IR Society Events for a fifth year!
We are absolutely delighted that Orient Capital have confirmed that they will remain as the IR Society Events Programme sponsor for 2019 and we look forward to working closely with them again this year.
IR Society News Blogs 5 November, 2018
Making sense of MiFID II: An interview with Laura Hayter
Laura Hayter of the IR Society offers some practical advice on how companies can make sense of MiFID II
IR Society News 6 September, 2018
Miles Jupp to host 2018 Best Practice Awards
We are delighted to announce that this year's annual Best Practice Awards host will be actor, comedian and writer, Miles Jupp!
IR Society News Blogs 12 April, 2018
Hot off the press! The insider’s guide to winning a 2018 Best Practice Award
Following the launch of the 2018 IR Society Best Practice awards, John Gollifer shares the thinking of the best practice judging panel and how to submit that award winning entry.
IR Society News Blogs 30 January, 2018
The impact of MiFID II on IROs and consensus management
With much discussion around MiFID II implementation, the IR Society recently conducted a short survey of its members on the impact of MiFID II on IROs and what this means for consensus management.
IR Society News 9 October, 2014
AGM Season Offers Evidence of Good Stewardship
The voting pattern at recent AGMs offers strong evidence that effective stewardship is alive and well in the City of London. This is the conclusion of the Investor Relations Society’s IR Forum, a regular gathering of governance experts from institutional investors and senior investor relations officers representing a cross-section of the UK's listed businesses.