A Swedish guide to ‘analyst massaging’: how to balance storytelling and information provision
Now and then, claims are made that public companies have said or implied information in closed rooms that affected the perception...
Headlines
'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...
As Elon Musk joins Donald Trump’s cabinet, Tesla’s investors should be wary
As the dust settles after the US election last week, returning president Donald Trump is starting to assemble the team that will...
Big boost to CFO reporting lines as senior management increase IR focus
CFOs are taking on increasing responsibility for the investor relations program, with new research showing that 75 percent of IR...
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Can sustainable divesting pressure companies to improve their environmental profiles?
Do institutional investors take into account firms’ climate exposures in setting up stock portfolios? And, if they do, what are...
Trump’s victory may not mean what you think it does for ESG disclosures
Rather than weeks or months of damaging uncertainty, the US presidential election delivered a surprisingly swift and clear verdict...
ANTA Sports and Kerry Logistics claim most short lists for the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024
ANTA Sports Products leads the way with nine nominations for the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024. The sports equipment...
Deep dives
'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...
Harris versus Trump: What should companies expect from the next US administration?
‘I think we can safely say the situation is as clear as mud,’ says Charley Grant, editorial and media access director at...
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Three IROs explain the prompts they use with generative AI tools
IR teams say generative AI (genAI) tools, like ChatGPT, are helping them be more efficient and punch above their weight. But what...
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Leaving purgatory: Inside the defense shift from sin stock to ESG portfolios
Oct 07, 2024
9 min read
‘The tone of the conversation, when it comes to investing in defense from an ESG lens, has changed – it's become far more...
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Risks and (data) returns: Organizations consistently underspend on IT security, warns ransom negotiator and cyber-expert
IR Magazine recently spoke, on condition of anonymity, to an IRO with first-hand knowledge of a major cyber-hack. It is hard to...
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The CFO: ‘You invariably learn something about your business’ from investors and analysts, says Hostelworld finance chief
Caroline Sherry, CFO of Dublin and London-listed Hostelworld, took on the role in September 2020, having been at the travel...
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How to rebuild investor trust after an earnings miss
‘When you issue a profit warning, you’re going to have some level of a credibility hit, but there are a lot of things the...
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Latest articles
Five ways to maximize the impact of your CSRD double materiality assessment
The market for materiality assessments is booming; it seems like everyone is undertaking this sustainability prioritization...
People moves: FirstEnergy names Karen Sagot as vice president of IR
FirstEnergy, the NYSE-listed power company, has named Karen Sagot as its vice president of IR, with the position effective...
What it means to be a primary information provider
Modular Finance was recently approved by the FCA as a primary information provider (PIP). To become a PIP was a rigorous and...
How investor relations teams can streamline their Q&A preparations
Preparing for Q&A sessions and presentations is one of the most time-consuming parts of an IR professional's role. It's not just...
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...
Europe’s top 500 companies resemble the US list of 20 years ago – and that could be a problem
What are the biggest companies in Europe, according to their revenue? According to Fortune, it’s largely companies in the...
People moves: Prime minister’s former speechwriter joins IR team at Swedish satellite firm
A former speechwriter for the Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has joined satellite technology and services company AAC...
Achieving energy transition and better ESG governance from an SOE perspective
Oct 31, 2024
5 min read
Climate change is now recognized as a major global issue. With the signing of the Paris Agreement and the establishment of zero...
People moves: Keri Mattox becomes chief business officer at Parexel
Two former IROs have moved into senior management positions in recent weeks, with the news that Keri Mattox, formerly SVP of IR...
Research
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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