How the UAE’s capital markets are seeking the spotlight
As the UAE solidifies its position as a leading global financial hub, its capital markets are thriving like never before. Amid...
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CEOs and IR teams embrace podcast craze
With earnings season upon us, companies and their IR teams will be hoping to bag high-profile media appearances for their...
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How healthcare IR teams are planning for 2025
Healthcare companies are balancing strategic planning with staying agile as they prepare their IR programs for 2025, according to...
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Data management and cyber-security: Key strategies for IR teams
Data management and security have become increasingly important for IROs, especially with the rise of AI and the new SEC cyber...
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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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To defer or persevere – that is the question
Having to delay any kind of investor event is not something any IRO would like to do. But having to postpone your long-planned...
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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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The worst day of my IR life: Dealing with the fallout from stock option backdating
Gregg Lampf, vice president of investor relations at Ciena, has seen a crisis or two in an IR career that has spanned around 30...
Cyber-security exclusive: Inside the IR response to a major hack
An estimated $1.1 bn was paid out in ransoms to hackers last year, according to a report from crypto-tracing firm Chainalysis...
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‘Being an IRO gave me a deep appreciation of how important it is to be a steward of value’ – Wave CFO on the transition from IR
Michaella Gallina has been CFO of Wave for four months. Alongside her position as financial chief, she is also VP of IR, ESG and...
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How to handle profit warnings
Most IROs would agree that profit warnings are a rite of passage in the profession, but they are hardly anyone’s idea of fun. In...
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The biggest mistakes IR teams can make in a crisis
Sep 12, 2024
5 min read
During a crisis, the value of effective IR truly comes to the fore. That’s when companies can lean on their hard-won credibility...
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People moves: Tara Atwood checks out of Hyatt Hotels
Tara Atwood, director of investor relations at US hospitality group Hyatt Hotels, has announced she is leaving her role to take up...
Mark Fasken of Irwin on mastering investor targeting and conversion
Oct 09, 2024
1 min read
Mark Fasken is the co-founder & COO at Irwin. He was recently a speaker IR Magazine’s latest Small Cap Forum and a panelist in a...
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Targeting that drives results
In a shifting economic landscape, small-cap investor relations teams need to make every connection count. Many expected small caps...
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People moves: New heads of IR at Entergy and Havas
Entergy, the NYSE-listed Fortune 500 energy company, has named Liz Hunter as its new vice president of IR, effective October 1. In...
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‘It narrowed the information gap’: How PTT won best crisis management
What do investors want to see from a company going through a crisis? Vijay Natarajan, an equity research analyst and regular judge...
Five steps for a successful roadshow
Investor meetings, particularly roadshows, are time-consuming yet vital for building relationships, increasing ownership and...
Getting buy-in for AI and today’s most-used tools: Inside the IR Magazine Think Tank – West Coast
AI has been one of the buzziest of buzzwords for the IR world. Most now accept that AI probably isn’t here for their jobs and is...
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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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People moves: Nick Stone departs GSK to join Fresenius Group
German healthcare company Fresenius Group announced this week the appointment of Nick Stone as its new head of IR, effective...
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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
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IR Rankings – Canada Top 50 2024
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