IR: Moving the dial - Navigating a fast-evolving investment landscape

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Wednesday 12 June 2024 - Book your early bird tickets now!

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Certificate in IR

An unbeatable foundation for anyone in the investor relations profession

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Best Practice Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 23rd Annual Best Practice Awards!

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Promoting excellence in IR

The Investor Relations Society’s mission is to promote best practice in investor relations; to support the professional development of its members; to represent their views to regulatory bodies, the investment community and government; and to act as a forum for issuers and the investment community.

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Proposed new UK listing regime - more detail released

On 7th March, the FCA published further details of their proposed new Listing regime, with a full draft of the new UK Listing Rules and revised Listing Principles.

‘Bridging the Gap’ with the Investor Forum

The Society partnered the Investor Forum on their latest white paper, which focuses on helping build stronger, more collaborative partnerships and rejuvenating the investor-company dialogue.

Budget 2024 - IR highlights

What are the most significant measures for Investor Relations?

EQ RD:IR Continues as Sponsor for 2024

We are thrilled to announce that EQ RD:IR has confirmed that it will sponsor the IR Society once again in 2024.

US SEC to vote on climate

The SEC has scheduled a vote on whether to adopt the rules this Wednesday 6 March, nearly two years after their climate change disclosure rules were first proposed.

FRC Review of Stewardship Code

The FRC is seeking views from all stakeholders on whether the Code, in its current format, is being used by asset managers, asset owners and other signatories to the Code…

Investment Association to update Principles of Remuneration

Given the Investment Association did not issue their usual annual update to their Principles of Executive Remuneration last autumn (in time for remuneration reports preparation and the AGM season), the…

Q4 Sponsors IR Society Again in 2024!

We are delighted to announce that Q4 Inc will sponsor the IR Society once again in 2024.

PLSA publishes Stewardship and Voting Guidelines for 2024

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published its Stewardship & Voting Guidelines 2024, which set out the PLSA’s views and voting recommendations on key issues.

Contribute to Informed 122 - Spring 2024

Informed magazine is the quarterly journal of the IR Society and our members continue to rate it highly as one of the most valuable resources we provide. We are asking…

ESRS FAQs include GHG Emissions clarification

EFRAG has published a summary of Q&As related to the ESRS standards used for CSRD reporting, which is a great resource for any company who is preparing their ESRS disclosure…

ESG Ratings Regulation - EU reaches agreement

The EU has reached a provisional agreement on the upcoming ESG ratings regulation.

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By becoming a member of the IR Society, you become part of a community dedicated to the advancement of the understanding of the crucial role IR fulfills for companies, and the development of individual careers within investor relations.

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Annual Conference

IR: Moving the dial - Navigating a fast-evolving investment landscape

Book your early bird tickets to attend this year's Annual Conference! Returning to IET: Savoy Place in London on Wednesday 12 June 2024, this one day event brings the IR community together for a full programme of keynotes, plenary sessions, presentations and breakouts alongside the supplier exhibition and great networking opportunities.

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The Certificate in IR

The Certificate in IR (CIR) & International Certificate in IR (ICIR) are internationally recognised qualifications.

The CIR is a valuable benchmark for those already in the profession and an essential prerequisite for those seeking to work in the investor relations profession.

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Best Practice Awards

A celebration of companies demonstrating their commitment to leading investor communications

The Best Practice Awards offer a truly meaningful opportunity to showcase best practice in investor communications. Each award category covers companies from the largest to the smallest - across the UK, Europe and internationally - in recognition of the diverse range of listed businesses looking to the UK for excellence in IR.

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