Headlines
Meta and other companies' pushback against DE&I is a gutless move
All eyes are currently on Washington DC ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Business leaders of the world – and particularly in...
Net zero targets don’t affect corporate strategy – so let’s get rid of them
At the core of most corporate ESG strategies, we are used to seeing a number. It’s expected that every major institution and...
Maximizing shareholder value by combining IR with corporate communications - and reporting directly to the CEO
In most cases, the IR function reports to the CFO and becomes an extended arm for communicating numbers and figures to...
The times they are a-changin’: the new era of institutionalized shareholder activism
The new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, reminds me of the Nobel laureate's often-quoted lyric: the times they are a changin’...
Why the return of Trump heralds a year of change for IR teams
Trillium Asset Management: Shareholder proposals shouldn’t be seen as an extreme form of escalation
Deep dives
The CFO: Heads of IR should understand their company better than management, says Alamos Gold finance chief
Personality and pandemics: What we learned from a year of talking IR with CFOs
As the year draws to a close, we look back on 12 months of The CFO column. What started with Kurt Barton of Tractor Supply Company...
The CFO: ‘Our ultimate mission is the protection of lives’, says finance chief of Japan’s Weathernews Inc
Why Brian Thompson's killing has prompted companies to think about executive safety and corporate purpose
‘Executive security used to be something of a hard sell,’ says Iylia Lavatelli, a former close-protection security provider, now...
‘Many investors believe nuclear is part of the solution to decarbonize’: A day in the life of an IRO with Denis Jasmin of AtkinsRéalis
The CFO: Ultimate Products’ finance chief on what he’ll look for when it’s time to hire an IRO
Fund manager profile: ‘We put a lot of emphasis on innovation,’ says Heptagon Capital’s Alexander Gunz
Heptagon Capital is a private investment firm with $14.4 bn of assets under management, founded in 2005. The firm partners with a...
'We are not going for hype': Why IR teams are using finfluencers to help them reach investors
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...
Latest articles
The evolution of the IRO role: staying informed and strategic with Quartr Pro
Staying informed isn't just a valuable skill for IROs – it's a complete necessity for the job. The fast pace of the market, rapid...
A 2025 playbook for IROs: navigating IPOs, retail power and data-driven IR
The capital markets are changing at an unprecedented pace and IROs must be ready to adapt. As we look toward 2025, trends such as...
People moves: Kambi Group bets on Mattias Frithiof as head of IR and sustainability
How modern IR teams can use CRMs to stay ahead
For mid- to large-sized listed companies, participating in up to 500 investor meetings per year is common. To keep track of all...
Maximizing the potential of and mitigating risks in IR using AI
Just under two thirds (64 percent) of IR professionals indicated they have not embedded AI into their processes, but are...
Clear Street launches healthcare equity research, to debut at JP Morgan Healthcare conference
Financial technology and capital markets firm Clear Street launched its healthcare and biotechnology equity research last month...
People moves: new year, new IROs at Innoviz Technologies, Couer Mining and Sandoz
Several IROs have found new roles at the beginning of the new year, with new team members in place at Innoviz Technologies, Coeur...
How liquidity can enhance the impact of your wider IR strategy
IR serves as a bridge between companies and their investors, promoting transparency, trust and market awareness. Meanwhile...
‘We're seeing unusual complexities’: Webinar explores the changing nature of market valuation
Research
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Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 – Europe
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Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 – North America
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New skills for investor relations
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IR Rankings – Euro Top 100 2024
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How IR teams interact with the board
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