What you read in 2024: The problems with ESG and what Trump means for IR
The past 12 months have been a time of intense change – you don’t need me to tell you that. We’ve seen a change of administration...
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Storytelling, reinvention and quizzing your analysts: Four things we learned at the IR Magazine Forum – South East Asia 2024
Though it was chilly back in IR Magazine’s London home, at the end of November myself and our events team made the painful...
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‘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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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...
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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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
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...
Small caps don’t plan to change strategy despite Trump’s election win, finds poll
While Donald Trump’s reelection as US President is often viewed as positive for small-cap companies, most do not see the result as...
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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...
How to build an IPO investor base that powers your future
Dec 13, 2024
3 min read
Successful IPOs aren’t just about the numbers — they’re powered by a story that resonates, inspires action, and makes investors...
People moves: Wynn Resorts shuffles the IR deck with two new appointments
Wynn Resorts, the Nasdaq-listed hotel and casino operator, has announced two changes to its investor relations team with Price...
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The new currency of power: the role of AI in targeted investor engagement
The rise of artificial intelligence-powered data analytics is reshaping how companies engage with investors. Gone are the days of...
December is a time for celebration, both for IROs and our staff
The end of the year is a time for reflection, of course, but this year it feels like there are a few more reasons to celebrate...
How Quartr brings stories behind the numbers to light
Investor relations is a cornerstone of public company communication, but let's be honest – its current distribution methods are...
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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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