News and views

Blogs 10 January, 2019

The corporate website provides a real opportunity to ensure that the investment case is well understood and IR is visible. Sonya Ghobrial analyses FTSE 100 websites to identify impactful ideas.

Blogs 9 January, 2019

Recent changes to the financial markets are having a knock-on effect for investor relations. Keilah Codd discusses the changing talent pool, and encourages members’ collaboration to develop IROs of tomorrow.

Blogs 8 January, 2019

In the run up to Christmas, it feels like AGM season is a long way away. Here Ross Hawley relays the voice of the IR Society policy committee by providing useful advice for those wishing to get ahead of the calendar.

Informed 20 December, 2018

This issue covers the 2018 IR Society Best Practice Awards, with pictures from the event and full coverage of the winners. There is also a feature on best practice, and four international contributions.

IR Society News Blogs 5 November, 2018

Laura Hayter of the IR Society offers some practical advice on how companies can make sense of MiFID II

Blogs 5 November, 2018

There are many good reasons for companies, both small and large, to improve their ESG reporting practices – not least being financial and commercial benefits, says Nick Rose.

Blogs 1 November, 2018

The problems for IROs in the small-cap sector have grown under MiFID II, but there are opportunities for these companies in a creative and systemic approach to IR, suggests Richard Davies.

Blogs 31 October, 2018

Beyond fundraising, a proactive small cap broker plays an invaluable role in broadening the investor audience, and driving liquidity, writes Derren Nathan.

Blogs 29 October, 2018

Private investors may be overlooked by large companies, but the small-cap sector can meet their needs in a rapidly-evolving market, writes Amanda Taylor.

Informed 25 October, 2018

The main feature in this issue of Informed is titled 'IR for small caps' – which contains 10 articles from industry professionals about the current environment for smaller listed companies.

Blogs 23 October, 2018

Tish Crawford Jones talks to two experienced capital markets and IR professionals about the challenges facing small-cap IROs.

IR Society News 6 September, 2018

We are delighted to announce that this year's annual Best Practice Awards host will be actor, comedian and writer, Miles Jupp!

Blogs 26 July, 2018

As entries close for the IR Society’s 2018 Best Practice Awards, attention turns to the 20 November awards dinner. Sallie Pilot sets the scene.

Blogs 26 July, 2018

The IR Society policy committee recently published a practical update for IROs on MiFID II developments so far and their view on how the market is changing. The full 15 point guide is available to IR Society members.

Blogs 25 July, 2018

A brush with the law will cause serious reputational damage. Antony Dunkels explains why more companies are being investigated.

Informed 23 July, 2018

The main feature in this issue of Informed reports on the IR Society’s 2018 annual conference, IR: Future-proofing business, which took place on June 19th.

Blogs 5 July, 2018

Sallie Pilot, Chief Insight and Engagement Officer at Black Sun and Chair of the IR Society Best Practice Committee, discusses the opportunities for companies to be proactive in setting out their long-term strategies and ESG issues when engaging with the investment community.

IR Society News Blogs 12 April, 2018

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.

Blogs 28 March, 2018

Financial markets and the world of IR have been impacted by the start of MiFID II in January, after lengthy debate and preparation. Sandra Novakov reviews the new landscape.

Blogs 28 March, 2018

Investors’ desire to control the corporate governance agenda while also seeking short-term equity performance is belying the true function of capital markets, argues John Dawson.