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Covid-19 forced the entire IR calendar to go virtual and, from roadshows to conferences, successes have been rife. But it seems...Read more

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Investor Perception Study – Canada 2021 – available now

Apr 09, 2021

The Investor Perception Study – Canada 2021 looks at the current leading companies and individuals for IR in Canada as voted...Read more

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Why the winners won: IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2020

Apr 08, 2021

Best practice IR had to be reimagined last year as the Covid-19 pandemic shut down travel and in-person events. Companies were forced...Read more

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Why the winners won: IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2020

Apr 06, 2021

Storm analogies reigned supreme among the winners of the IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2020. From perfect storms to depressions...Read more

March 2016

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Short lists revealed for IR Magazine Awards – US

Mar 01, 2016

Shareholder targeting & ID

With the IR Magazine Awards – US 2016 only weeks away, you can now find out who has been nominated for best overall investor relations...Read more

February 2016

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Euro firms eye Chinese funds

Feb 29, 2016

This article was produced in association with ELITE Connect. It was originally published on the ELITE Connect platform....Read more

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How they do investor relations at Lenzing

Feb 29, 2016

Stephanie Kniep, head of IR at Austrian cellulose-fiber maker Lenzing, discusses her company's approach to investor relations. She was...Read more

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Agenda: IR Magazine Think Tank – West Coast 2016

Feb 23, 2016

The agenda for the IR Magazine Think Tank – West Coast 2016 has been released. The event, for senior-level IR professionals based the...Read more

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Spotlight on investor relations in the Middle East

Feb 22, 2016

This article was produced in association with ELITE Connect. It was originally published on the ELITE Connect platform. The...Read more

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Dana Gas on the evolution of the UAE market

Feb 22, 2016

Robinder Singh, investor relations director at Dana Gas, discusses how he juggles multiple roles at the natural gas company,...Read more

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Spotlight on US investor relations

Feb 15, 2016

Shareholder targeting & ID

This article was produced in association with ELITE Connect. It was originally published on the ELITE Connect platform....Read more

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Aldar Properties discusses targeting local investors

Feb 15, 2016

Chris Wilson, head of IR at Aldar Properties, examines some of the macro-economic factors affecting the real estate market and talks...Read more

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Award winners open Toronto Stock Exchange

Feb 10, 2016

Winners and nominees of the 19th annual IR Magazine Awards - Canada, along with IR Magazine representatives, joined Loui...Read more

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Highlights from IR 2016 in Frankfurt

Feb 09, 2016

Patrick Kiss of Deutsche EuroShop and Dirk Winkels of Lanxess discuss their highlights from IR 2016, the one-day IR conference co-...Read more

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Agenda: IR Magazine Think Tank – Euro Leaders 2016

Feb 08, 2016

Shareholder targeting & ID

The agenda for the IR Magazine Think Tank – Euro Leaders 2016 has been released. The event, for senior-level IR professionals based in...Read more

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Challenges for IROs in 2016

Feb 08, 2016

This article was produced in association with ELITE Connect. It was originally published on the ELITE Connect platform....Read more

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Canada 2016

Feb 05, 2016

Investor Perception Study ‒ Canada 2016 - This report features interactive features like videos and page links. For these to work...Read more

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Ten tips for successful video webcasts

Feb 01, 2016

This article was produced in association with ELITE Connect. It was originally published on the ELITE Connect platform....Read more

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Ooredoo on the pressures of international IR

Feb 01, 2016

Andreas Goldau, head of IR at Ooredoo, a Qatar-based telecoms firm, discusses some of the challenges that occur when managing an...Read more

January 2016

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Energy & Utilities Sector Report 2016

Jan 28, 2016

IR Magazine 's latest sector report focuses on the energy and utilities sectors, providing data, analysis and case studies on...Read more

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How they do IR at Dubai Parks and Resorts

Jan 25, 2016

Marwa Gouda, head of IR at Dubai Parks and Resorts, which went public in late 2014, discusses building a new IR program, the value of...Read more

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Technology & Communications Sector Report 2016

Jan 22, 2016

IR Magazine 's latest sector report focuses on the technology and communications sectors, providing data, analysis and case...Read more

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Activism

IR Magazine Webinar ‒ The activist fire drill

Jan 19, 2016

Join IR Magazine and Nasdaq Corporate Solutions for a complimentary webinar that discusses a special report on activism that...Read more

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Reporting

Bulgaria's capital markets: looking forward

Jan 18, 2016

Bulgaria's capital markets are ripe for re-invigoration, says Sophia Argirova-Atanasova, managing partner at Investor Relations...Read more

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IR Magazine Awards – Canada: short lists out

Jan 14, 2016

The IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2016 are only three weeks away and the full list of nominees is now public. Almost 300 Canadian...Read more

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Highlights of the IR Magazine Awards & Conference – South East Asia 2015

Jan 05, 2016

IR professionals gathered at the Singapore Exchange on December 4 for the IR Magazine Awards & Conference – South East Asia 2015...Read more

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Salary Report 2015

Jan 04, 2016

Based on the responses of more than 750 of your peers, this research brings to light the latest trends and statistics surrounding IROs...Read more

December 2015

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Robeco discusses the impact of new regulation on SRI research

Dec 21, 2015

In the final section of a four-part video series, Peter Van der Werf, engagement specialist at Robeco, discusses the impact of new...Read more

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Investor Community Sentiment 2015

Dec 16, 2015

This report looks at the levels of satisfaction among analsysts and investors in Asia, Europe and North America with the IR service...Read more

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Putting numbers on corporate sustainability

Dec 14, 2015

In the third part of a four-part video series, Peter Van der Werf, engagement specialist at Robeco, discusses how companies are using...Read more

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Asia 2015/2016

Dec 08, 2015

This report features interactive features like videos and page links. For these to work effectively, the report needs to be downloaded...Read more

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Robeco on integrating sustainability

Dec 07, 2015

‘The general sustainability message should be a part of the investor relations toolkit just as much as the financials and strategy,’...Read more

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Revealed: South East Asia Top 25 in investor relations

Dec 04, 2015

IR Magazine , in association with SGX and IRPAS, is pleased to announce the winners of the IR Magazine Awards – South East...Read more

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Analysts and investors name the Greater China Top 30 in IR

Dec 03, 2015

IR Magazine , in association with Citi, is pleased to announce the winners of the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2015...Read more

November 2015

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Robeco on attracting a new breed of investors

Nov 30, 2015

Peter Van der Werf, engagement specialist at Robeco, speaks to IR Magazine 's editorial director, Neil Stewart, in the first...Read more

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Global IR Practice Report 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Global IR Practice Report 2015 - download report now Based on a survey of more than 1,500 corporate IR professionals, the results have...Read more

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Zain KSA on optimism for Saudi Arabian IR

Nov 24, 2015

We spoke to Rayan Al-Karawi, IR director at Saudi mobile phone operator Zain KSA , about why the IR function is becoming more...Read more

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Analysts and investors name the Global Top 50 in investor relations

Nov 18, 2015

IR Magazine , in partnership with Corbin Perception, is pleased to announce the winners of the Global Top 50 awards,...Read more

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Experts discuss the value of sustainable IR in Bulgaria

Nov 18, 2015

Marina Stefanova, executive director of the Global Compact Network Bulgaria, and Miguel Santisteve, associate director at NASDAQ OMX...Read more

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South East Asia awards 2015: CapitaLand and DBS Group lead the shortlists

Nov 16, 2015

• CapitaLand, DBS Group, KASIKORNBANK and SingTel to contest grand prix for large-cap companies • Frasers Centrepoint, Metro Pacific...Read more

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Greater China awards 2015: Kerry Logistics and TCL out in front

Nov 16, 2015

• China Telecom, Delta Electronics, MediaTek and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to contest grand prix for large-cap...Read more

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William Hill on corporate social responsibility

Nov 09, 2015

Lyndsay Wright, head of IR at UK betting company William Hill, talks to Neil Stewart, IR Magazine 's editorial and research...Read more

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Reporting

William Hill on the UK’s new approach to quarterly reporting

Nov 02, 2015

The third in a four-part series, this video sees Lyndsay Wright, head of IR at UK betting company William Hill, talk to Neil Stewart...Read more

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Activism

IR Magazine Webinar – Certainty in Uncertain Times

Nov 02, 2015

Join IR Magazine and Kingsdale for a complimentary webinar on the findings of a new report, published by Kingsdale, on the...Read more

October 2015

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William Hill on the unintended consequences of regulation

Oct 26, 2015

The second in a series of four videos sees Neil Stewart, IR Magazine 's editorial and research director, interview Lyndsay...Read more

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William Hill on what makes top-class investor relations

Oct 19, 2015

Neil Stewart, IR Magazine 's editorial and research director, interviews Lyndsay Wright, head of IR at UK betting company...Read more

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IR Magazine Webinar – IR in the Financial Sector: Meeting the Challenge

Oct 19, 2015

IROs in the financial sector face unique challenges related to market volatility, regulatory requirements, IR team structure and...Read more

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Consumer Sector Report 2015

Oct 16, 2015

This comprehensive review of the consumer sector sets out statistics, analysis and specific examples about how investor relations...Read more

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Financial Sector Report 2015

Oct 08, 2015

IR Magazine 's latest sector report focuses on the financials sector, providing data, analysis and case studies on IR...Read more

September 2015

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Top dogs at the Troxy: IR Magazine Awards – Europe 2015

Sep 25, 2015

Such has been the dominance of BASF at the IR Magazine Awards – Europe that two winners this year joked they thought they would never...Read more

July 2015

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Brazil 2015

Jul 15, 2015

The Investor Perception Study ‒ Brazil 2015 , published in Portuguese, identifies the best current...Read more

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Kroton wins big at the IR Magazine Awards – Brazil 2015

Jul 15, 2015

Belo Horizonte-headquartered Kroton was named number one in the IR Magazine Brazil Top 30 last night, and won six trophies at the...Read more

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Fifth Global Investor Relations Survey now under way

Jul 14, 2015

IR professionals from around the world are invited to take part in IR Magazine ’s Global Investor Relations Survey, the...Read more

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Research Report: Macroeconomics 2015

Jul 13, 2015

As part of IR Magazine’s annual global investor relations surveys, in Q1 this year we asked IR practitioners what were the key...Read more

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Investor Perception Study - Europe 2015

Jul 08, 2015

The Investor Perception Study Europe 2015 is now available 791 buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers participated in...Read more

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Investor Perception Study – Europe 2015: benchmarking datasheet

Jul 08, 2015

Using the benchmarking datasheet you can filter each company according to their country, market cap, sector and industry, and sort by...Read more

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RWE on investor-board dinners and video blogs

Jul 06, 2015

Gunhild Grieve, IR manager at RWE, talks about the power company's use of special investor events, such as dinners with the board, and...Read more

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Small cap

Aixtron on managing IR as the market cap changes

Jul 06, 2015

Guido Pickert, director of IR at German tech firm Aixtron, discusses how the role of IR changes when the market cap falls dramatically...Read more

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Video: Highlights from the IR Magazine Awards – Europe 2015

Jul 06, 2015

June 2015

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Activism

Two minutes at NIRI: Conference co-chair Shep Dunlap talks key themes and Chicago tips

Jun 23, 2015

Shep Dunlap, senior vice president of IR at Motorola Solutions and conference co-chair for NIRI's 2015 annual conference, discusses...Read more

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Two minutes at NIRI: Back-end support and IR in India

Jun 23, 2015

Pradip Seth, managing director at S-Ancial Global Solutions, a provider of back-end IR support, talks about the growing research needs...Read more

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Reporting

Two minutes at NIRI: Best-in-class companies use earnings decks

Jun 23, 2015

Rebecca Corbin, founder and managing partner at Corbin Perception, discusses the findings of a new white paper that reveals a gap...Read more

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Two minutes at NIRI: Q4 on Twitter and the trading ecosystem

Jun 19, 2015

Darrell Heaps, CEO at Q4 Web Systems, discusses how the recent earnings leak at Twitter highlights the integration between social...Read more

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Two minutes at NIRI: Three IR website trends from Investis

Jun 19, 2015

Rupert Spiegelberg, CEO of Investis Inc, who heads up the firm's North American operations, explains the latest trends in IR websites...Read more

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Two minutes at NIRI: Meet Jim Cudahy, NIRI's new CEO

Jun 19, 2015

Jim Cudahy, NIRI's new CEO and president, talks about his first three months in the job, annual conference attendance, hot IR topics...Read more

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Buy side

More than a numbers game

Jun 12, 2015

Click here for the complete report on this survey A company’s numbers do not stand on their own: that’s...Read more

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Buy side

Why IROs need to add megatrends to their IR agendas

Jun 12, 2015

In this advertisement feature, Bank of America Merrill Lynch explains why investors want to know more about ‘globesity’, water...Read more

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Voting for IR Magazine Awards – Asia 2015 under way

Jun 08, 2015

And we’re off. The polling has begun for the IR Magazine Awards – Asia 2015. Across the region, portfolio managers, buy-side analysts...Read more

May 2015

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Short lists out for IR Magazine Awards – Europe 2015

May 27, 2015

Fifty short-listed companies. Twenty-two countries represented. Fifteen pan-European awards, six regional awards, nine sector awards...Read more

April 2015

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Highlights: IR Magazine Awards – US 2015

Apr 15, 2015

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 the IR Magazine Awards – US celebrated 20 years of honoring excellence in the investor relations...Read more

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Much more from the red carpet

Apr 02, 2015

Tiffany Louder, Alliance Data Systems’ director of IR and finance, and Shelley Widdon, vice president of...Read more

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Crowning T-Mobile US as #IRChamp

Apr 02, 2015

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March 2015

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Red carpet US 2015: Bob Brunn, Ryder System

Mar 31, 2015

Bob Brunn, IRO at Ryder System, has taken his company from 38th place two years ago to number 11 in the 2015 IR Magazine US Top 100. A...Read more

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Red carpet US 2015: Nils Paellmann, T-Mobile US

Mar 31, 2015

T-Mobile took home the prize for best use of social media at the IR Magazine Awards - US 2015. In this video on the red carpet, Nils...Read more

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Red carpet US 2015: Julie Tracy, Wright Medical

Mar 30, 2015

Wright Medical Group, a Tennessee orthopedic company about to merge with Netherlands-based Tornier, won the grand prix, best investor...Read more

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Wright Medical and Covidien lead the way at the IR Magazine Awards

Mar 27, 2015

Wright Medical and Covidien have maintained their winning IR form from last year, with both companies holding on to several awards at...Read more

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Investor Perception Study – US 2015

Mar 27, 2015

Investor Perception Study - US 2015 is now available What the investment community thinks More than 600 buy-side and...Read more

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Investor Perception Study – US 2015: benchmarking datasheet

Mar 27, 2015

Using the benchmarking datasheet you can filter each company according to their sector and market cap and sort by the number of points...Read more

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Red carpet US 2015: Cole Lannum, Covidien

Mar 27, 2015

Covidien, the medical devices company acquired by Medtronic, won the grand prix for best overall investor relations (large cap) at the...Read more

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Progressive Waste Solutions: The right time to tell a great story

Mar 10, 2015

Chaya Cooperberg, vice president of investor relations and corporate communications at Canada's Progressive Waste Solutions, explains...Read more

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In their own words: Canada’s winning CEOs and CFOs

Mar 10, 2015

More CEOs and CFOs came to the 2015 IR Magazine Awards in Toronto than ever before. In this video, upon accepting trophies for their...Read more

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TD on staying consistent as bank valuations come in line

Mar 06, 2015

TD Bank Group won six awards at the IR magazine Awards - Canada 2015 and ranked number one overall. In this video from the awards gala...Read more

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ARC Resources on IR challenges for oil & gas

Mar 05, 2015

At the IR Magazine Awards - Canada 2015, Calgary's ARC Resources won the grand prix for best overall investor relations (mid-cap),...Read more

February 2015

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The latest round of the IR Magazine Global Investor Relations Survey

Feb 09, 2015

The aim of this research is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the opinions and practices of those involved in their company’s...Read more

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Q&A with IRPAS president Harold Woo

Feb 06, 2015

At IR Magazine's conference at the Singapore Exchange on December 9, 2014, Harold Woo, president of the Investor Relations...Read more

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Canada 2015: benchmarking datasheet

Feb 05, 2015

Using the benchmarking datasheet you can filter each company according to their sector and market cap and sort by the number of points...Read more

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TD Bank retains lead at IR Magazine Awards – Canada

Feb 05, 2015

TD Bank Group has been named the top Canadian company for investor relations at the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2015 . For the full...Read more

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Investor Perception Study – Canada 2015

Feb 05, 2015

Investor Perception Study - Canada 2015 is now available What the investment community thinks More than 270 buy-side and sell-side...Read more

January 2015

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Short lists out for IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2015

Jan 19, 2015

With the IR Magazine Awards ‒ Canada 2015 now just over two weeks away, the short lists are out and tension is mounting. Nearly 300...Read more

December 2014

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Kasikornbank on the bank's investor relations culture

Dec 17, 2014

Dr Adit Laixuthai, head of IR at Thai financial services firm Kasikornbank, reflects on the bank's investor relations work after...Read more

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Asia 2014/2015

Dec 16, 2014

For a brief sample of the 72-page report, including information on the research methodology, respondent data and survey questionnaire...Read more

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Investor Perception Study ‒ Asia 2014/2015: benchmarking datasheet

Dec 16, 2014

Using the benchmarking datasheet you can filter each company according to their sector, market cap, region and country and sort by the...Read more

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A roundup of the winners of the IR Magazine Awards – Brazil 2014

Dec 10, 2014

In a year when the Brazilian stock market has struggled to perform, amid waning investor interest and political instability, it’s...Read more

November 2014

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Global IR Practice Report 2014

Nov 25, 2014

Based on a survey of more than 1,500 corporate IR professionals, the results have been segmented by region, market cap and sector,...Read more

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Global IR Practice Report 2014 datasheet

Nov 25, 2014

This datasheet provides comprehensive figures on IR budgets, team sizes, salaries, reporting structure, investor meetings and more. It...Read more

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Analysts and investors name the Global Top 50 of investor relations

Nov 21, 2014

IR Magazine , in partnership with BNY Mellon, is pleased to announce the winners of the Global Top 50 Awards, recognizing...Read more

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Obituary: Ernie Sando

Nov 19, 2014

Ernest ‘Ernie’ Sando, 64, a well-known figure in the IR world, died on October 31, 2014. He is survived by his partner of 23 years,...Read more

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MediaTek and PetroChina head seven short lists at the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2014

Nov 10, 2014

The short lists for the upcoming IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2014 are dominated by two companies that were largely absent from...Read more

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Four companies lead short lists ahead of IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2014

Nov 10, 2014

The short lists for the IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2014 , now in its 10th year, are more competitive than ever, led by four...Read more

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Perrigo, NRG, Chesapeake Utilities headline corporate governance awards

Nov 07, 2014

Corporate Secretary has announced the winners of the Corporate Governance Awards 2014, which recognize excellence in...Read more

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Cross Border appoints Dom Castley as CEO

Nov 03, 2014

Cross Border, the owner of IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary , announces the appointment of Dom Castley as CEO,...Read more

October 2014

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Live-tweeting for influence, not disclosure

Oct 17, 2014

Darrell Heaps from Q4 Web Systems explains how FedEx became the top influencer in social media discussions around $FDX by live-...Read more

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Q4 Web Systems: corporate reporting in the digital age

Oct 09, 2014

Darrell Heaps, CEO of Q4 Web Systems, discusses the key digital trends affecting how companies interact with investors and analysts,...Read more

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Regulation

Issuer Direct: solving the challenges of disclosure

Oct 09, 2014