Maximizing shareholder value by combining IR with corporate communications - and reporting directly to the CEO
In most cases, the IR function reports to the CFO and becomes an extended arm for communicating numbers and figures to...
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The times they are a-changin’: the new era of institutionalized shareholder activism
The new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, reminds me of the Nobel laureate's often-quoted lyric: the times they are a changin’...
Why the return of Trump heralds a year of change for IR teams
As we kick off 2025, there is one topic that is front of mind for just about every IR team: what impact will the new US...
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Trillium Asset Management: Shareholder proposals shouldn’t be seen as an extreme form of escalation
As chief advocacy officer with Trillium Asset Management, Jonas Kron leads the firm’s advocacy program to engage with companies on...
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People moves: new year, new IROs at Innoviz Technologies, Couer Mining and Sandoz
Several IROs have found new roles at the beginning of the new year, with new team members in place at Innoviz Technologies, Coeur...
Why I turned down tickets to the opening of the Paris Olympics: the importance of saying ‘no’ in IR
Last year, I turned down tickets to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. While many might think I was crazy to pass up such...
Governance, adaptation, flexibility and variety: four key topics from the IR Magazine Forum – Greater China 2024
Even in adverse market conditions, good IR can always make the difference for listed companies. This was the focus for the nearly...
Deep dives
Personality and pandemics: What we learned from a year of talking IR with CFOs
As the year draws to a close, we look back on 12 months of The CFO column. What started with Kurt Barton of Tractor Supply Company...
The CFO: ‘Our ultimate mission is the protection of lives’, says finance chief of Japan’s Weathernews Inc
If you live in a typhoon-risk zone, your storm intensity information – and alerts – might come from Weathernews Inc, the Tokyo...
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Why Brian Thompson's killing has prompted companies to think about executive safety and corporate purpose
‘Executive security used to be something of a hard sell,’ says Iylia Lavatelli, a former close-protection security provider, now...
‘Many investors believe nuclear is part of the solution to decarbonize’: A day in the life of an IRO with Denis Jasmin of AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a C$13 bn ($9.2 bn) Canadian engineering services and nuclear company that began life in 1911 and was formerly...
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The CFO: Ultimate Products’ finance chief on what he’ll look for when it’s time to hire an IRO
What did you use to keen an eye on that lockdown weight gain? In many markets, the chances are it was a trusted pair of Salter...
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Fund manager profile: ‘We put a lot of emphasis on innovation,’ says Heptagon Capital’s Alexander Gunz
Heptagon Capital is a private investment firm with $14.4 bn of assets under management, founded in 2005. The firm partners with a...
'We are not going for hype': Why IR teams are using finfluencers to help them reach investors
Nov 18, 2024
13 min read
Finfluencers weren’t part of Eugeniu Baltag’s original IR plan. But he says markets have changed – and digitalization has changed...
Four lessons for IROs and governance professionals from Disney’s proxy fight with Trian Partners
2024 is almost over and, while it is not yet time to wrap it up (earnings season is not over yet and we still have a slightly...
The CFO: Gord Nelson of Cineplex on how strategy, growth and transparency can get you into the C-suite
Speaking to Gord Nelson, CFO of Cineplex, you get a real feel for why he’s so good at what he does. For him, a successful finance...
Latest articles
Maximizing the potential of and mitigating risks in IR using AI
Just under two thirds (64 percent) of IR professionals indicated they have not embedded AI into their processes, but are...
Clear Street launches healthcare equity research, to debut at JP Morgan Healthcare conference
Financial technology and capital markets firm Clear Street launched its healthcare and biotechnology equity research last month...
How liquidity can enhance the impact of your wider IR strategy
IR serves as a bridge between companies and their investors, promoting transparency, trust and market awareness. Meanwhile...
‘We're seeing unusual complexities’: Webinar explores the changing nature of market valuation
Stock markets hit record highs in 2024, powered by falling interest rates and, more recently, expectations for business-friendly...
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IR Voice podcast: The latest from our corporate reporting and AI events
In this episode of IR Voice, IR Magazine editor Laurie Havelock catches up with head of content Steve Wade and events editor Tim...
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Five areas for IROs to focus corporate sustainability in 2025
As we approach 2025, corporate sustainability continues to evolve into a standard component of any business. In this article, we...
People moves: New head of IR at Boohoo ahead of Mike Ashley boardroom clash
British clothing company Boohoo has appointed a new IR director just days before a crucial showdown with one of its major...
Why IROs need to get smart about the hidden health risk of air pollution
Air pollution has major impacts on human health, the environment and the economy. As a growing business risk, it’s an issue that...
The CFO: ‘Our ultimate mission is the protection of lives’, says finance chief of Japan’s Weathernews Inc
If you live in a typhoon-risk zone, your storm intensity information – and alerts – might come from Weathernews Inc, the Tokyo...
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Research
Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 – Europe
This is the 2024 edition of the global practice report, IR Magazine’s annual assessment of...
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Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 – North America
This is the 2024 edition of the global practice report, IR Magazine’s annual assessment of...
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New skills for investor relations
As the IR profession continues to evolve, so too do the key skills and attributes needed...
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IR Rankings – Euro Top 100 2024
The IR Rankings – Euro Top 100 2024 report looks at the current leading companies and...
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How IR teams interact with the board
As the primary point of contact with their investors and the wider capital markets, IR...
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IR Rankings – Canada Top 50 2024
The IR Rankings – Canada Top 50 2024 report looks at the current leading companies and...
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