Covid-19 report now available

IR Magazine has released a report in response to Covid-19, looking at how the pandemic and the social measures to combat it have affected investor relations. 

The report is based on 187 interviews with our research panel of IROs, investors and analysts, conducted in the middle to latter half of May.

This research report shares statistics and quotes on how your peers have been dealing with the pandemic and what investors want from IR during this time, including:

  • How have your peers’ IR budgets changed since the outbreak of Covid-19? And how do they anticipate budgets will change in the coming months? 
  • Almost one in four (38 percent) of IROs worldwide have reported an increase in their non-IR-related responsibilities since the outbreak of Covid-19
  • What investors want to hear from companies and their views on common mistakes from IROs during this pandemic
  • Views on economic recovery, the wider economy and more
  • How the pandemic has affected the importance of ESG issues
  • Candid comments on the positives and challenges of virtual events
  • How have IR discussions at board meetings changed since the outbreak of Covid-19?
  • How has senior management involvement in IR changed since the outbreak?
  • And much more.

The report is free to all readers and is sponsored by Innisfree.

 

Click here to download the report.

 

 

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  • Forum – AI & Technology
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    Forum – AI & Technology

    About the event As more investors and corporate communication teams embrace AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to inform their decision making, investor relations professionals are facing a pivotal moment: adapt and lead, or risk falling behind. At this fast-moving stage of adoption, IR teams are asking important questions regarding…

    New York, US
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    Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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    Building trust and driving impact: Redefining investor relations in South East Asia Investor Relations in South East Asia is at a turning point. Regulatory fragmentation, macroeconomic volatility and the growing importance of retail investors require IROs to strategically analyze and reform traditional practices. The ability to deliver transparent, dependable and…

    Singapore
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    Wednesday, December 3, 2025

    Briefing – The value of IR in an increasingly passive investment landscape

    In partnership with WHEN 8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm GMT / 5.00 pm CET DURATION 45 minutes About the event Explore how IR teams can adapt to the rise of passive investing while effectively measuring and communicating their impact. As index funds and ETFs reshape…

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