Cap-size research: No small numbers
Investigating the source of small-cap companies’ biggest challenges. Around 18 months ago I attended the IR Magazine winter think tank in London. One of the sessions addressed the issue of dealing with sell-side analysts, and much of the...
Research section: Rising to the IR challenge
Investigating the greatest issues faced by IR practitioners in 2013. The latest round of our ongoing global survey of IROs is complete and we are currently analyzing the results. The survey was conducted during December 2013 and early January...
Research section: Global IR trends 2013
Last month saw the publication of the IR Magazine Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2013. This is the third consecutive year we have published the report and the ongoing research has given us the opportunity to identify common IR...
Research Section: Asian IR achievers
A sneak preview of our latest research into investor relations in Asia. As we head to the end of the year, we approach the final leg of the 2013 round of the IR Magazine Awards. December sees us hold two events in Asia, our Greater China awards...
Research Section: Going global
IR Magazine’s company rankings now cover top firms from around the world. The coming months bring two significant research-related developments for IR Magazine. September sees the launch of our brand new website, www.irmagazine.com, complete...
Research Section: How should companies use their spare cash?
How do investor attitudes compare on either side of the Atlantic? All companies have to try to give investors what they want in terms of return on investment or – perhaps more appropriately – find the kind of investors that want what an...
How satisfied are IROs with their coverage? What makes analyst coverage good or bad? What’s the right number of analysts to have?
Dealing with sell-side analysts is a vital part of an IRO’s job – yet it is not a fixed part. The relationship consistently changes across time and according to region and company size. The changing nature of the relationship between the buy...
Research Section: Sell-side analyst coverage
Dealing with sell-side analysts is a vital part of an IRO’s job – yet it is not a fixed part. The relationship consistently changes across time and according to region and company size. The changing nature of the relationship between the buy...