Raising the bar

It's the best of times and the worst of times. The first readers who get the chance to peruse these wise words will be those at the London Hilton for the 1999 Investor Relations Magazine UK Awards. Some will be happily celebrating and clutching a much-prized trophy; others will be disappointed that, despite all their efforts, the financial community did not view them as worthy of a prize. Putting all the glam and razzmatazz of the awards evening to one side allows us the chance to discuss the real