The best of times, the worst of times

As in any field, investor relations is littered with war stories of brave officers fighting to keep the share price steady or entertaining tales on how they capitalized on the most opportune moments. Below we recount some stories of just a few of the swings and roundabouts which kept these investor relations officers on their toes. Rebecca Iveson Head of investor relations Norwich Union – UK life assurer I started work here the day the London & Edinburgh deal was closed. The market