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People moves: shiny new IROs at Abitibi Metals, Bowman Consulting and mobilezone, plus new IR job openings
Also this week, a promotion for IR award-winner Quentin Weber at WSP
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Trump’s tariff talk dominates earnings season, but won’t rattle markets
Companies take the opportunity to lay out mitigating factors and scenario planning On the campaign trail prior to his election victory, Donald Trump said ‘tariff’ is the most beautiful word in the dictionary. In that case, he must be swooning over the corporate world’s transcripts this earnings season, given that tariff talk is taking place […]
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Five key steps companies should take before launching their next shareholder meeting
With the shareholder meeting season rapidly approaching it is important for companies to be aware of the shifts in corporate governance trends.
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Rather be canoeing the Mekong River than riding the corporate commute? Perhaps it’s time for an IR sabbatical
Three IR professionals share their experiences of time out from the corporate treadmill, while recruiters talk about how a sabbatical is viewed from the other side This time last year Andrea James was spending time with her young family, going to yoga twice a week and generally taking the slow approach to life. Today, she […]
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Global Roadshow Report 2025 available now
Investor roadshows have become a pivotal element in IR programs, serving as a crucial platform for companies to connect with potential investors and ensure their stock remains actively traded.In a rapidly evolving post-pandemic market, the format of these roadshows has diversified, incorporating both in-person and virtual elements to cater to a broader audience. The 2025 […]
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People moves: Anna Gavrilova takes the IR wheel at Polestar
Changes also come at Yukon Metals, The RMR Group and JPMorgan Polestar, the Swedish electric car manufacturer, has appointed Anna Gavrilova as its new head of IR. Gavrilova has more than 18 years of experience in the IR profession. Most recently, she served as head of IR at UK online car marketplace Cazoo. She has […]
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Guidance in the GCC: Analysts and investors favor the few (that share forward-looking metrics)
A ‘quiet transformation’ is taking place across the Gulf Cooperation Council region, but guidance remains relatively rare Across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a quiet transformation is underway – one that could reshape how companies communicate with investors and influence the broader dynamics of capital allocation. At its heart, this transformation revolves around two critical […]
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‘I’ve seen the good and the bad from the sell side – it’s framed how I approach IR’: Inside IR at Alamos Gold
Scott Parsons, head of IR at the Canadian gold mining firm talks IR logistics, doing more with less and why he’s still a big fan of virtual meetings What does it take to become an award-winning IRO? Scott Parsons, a former sell-side analyst who joined the IR team at Alamos Gold in 2013, working his […]
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Welcome to IR Impact – formerly known as IR Magazine
You may have noticed a few changes here at IR Magazine – or, as we now like to call ourselves, IR Impact. Yes, along with our brand-new website, we’ve adopted a new name that we feel better reflects what we can offer our readers, event attendees and partners as we head into 2025.
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First-of-its-kind IR benchmarking tool puts analysis at your fingertips
New IR Impact website allows investor relations teams to measure activity against peers – for free
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People moves: Former head of IR takes over as CFO at Singapore Post after ‘parcelgate’ scandal
Singapore Post (SingPost) has announced the appointment of Isaac Mah, its former head of investor relations, as its new group CFO following the departure of several senior management figures in the wake of a whistleblower scandal.
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Off-season engagement highlights shifting views on ESG
Companies ponder how to keep talking about sustainability We’re coming to the end of ‘off season’ – when many companies go out on the road to engage with key institutional investors ahead of their annual shareholder meeting. According to a recent IR Magazine survey, around two thirds of IR teams say they have a program […]
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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 news cycles and intricate details hidden within earnings calls or filings make it challenging for IROs to cut through the noise and uncover key information quickly. But the role of IROs […]
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The CFO: Heads of IR should understand their company better than management, says Alamos Gold finance chief
To mark the first of the year’s CFO interviews, we headed to Toronto to talk IR with Greg Fisher, finance chief at Alamos Gold – a company that has been repeatedly recognized for its efforts in investor relations
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People moves: Kambi Group bets on Mattias Frithiof as head of IR and sustainability
Other people moves come at Inditex, GE Aerospace, Xcel Energy, Eastern Bank and Mercury Systems Kambi Group, the sports betting company, has named Mattias Frithiof as its new senior vice president of IR and sustainability. Frithiof joins from Storytel, the audiobooks company, where he served as head of IR. In total, he has more than […]
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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.
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How modern IR teams can use CRMs to stay ahead
A proper system to keep track of customers is essential when juggling hundreds of engagements a year
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Maximizing shareholder value by combining IR with corporate communications – and reporting directly to the CEO
The case for IR to report to the chief executive, even as increasing numbers report to the CFO
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Maximizing the potential of and mitigating risks in IR using AI
Majority of IROs have not embedded AI into their processes but are interested in learning more, research shows Just under two thirds (64 percent) of IR professionals indicated they have not embedded AI into their processes, but are interested in understanding its potential, according to findings from Nasdaq’s 5th annual IR Issuer Pulse survey. AI integration could […]
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Clear Street launches healthcare equity research, to debut at JP Morgan Healthcare conference
Financial technology and capital markets firm launched its healthcare and biotechnology equity research last month
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The times they are a-changin’: the new era of institutionalized shareholder activism
The trends in activism, which are shifting in form and focus, are heralding the start of a new, more institutionalized era.
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Why the return of Trump heralds a year of change for IR teams
As we kick off 2025, there is one topic that is front of mind for just about every IR team: what impact will the new US administration have on my company, sector and IR activities? At the current time, there are many, many questions – and essentially no clear answers. We can start, however, to […]
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Trillium Asset Management: Shareholder proposals shouldn’t be seen as an extreme form of escalation
Interview taken from the Governance Intelligence Playbook: Your AGM, your investors, your engagement As chief advocacy officer with Trillium Asset Management, Jonas Kron leads the firm’s advocacy program to engage with companies on their environmental and social performance. He spoke to IR Magazine sister site Governance Intelligence about aspects of that work in the run-up to and during […]
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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 Mining and Sandoz.
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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.
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Why I turned down tickets to the opening of the Paris Olympics: the importance of saying ‘no’ in IR
A polite ‘no’ lets you focus on what only the IR team can do – and frees up much-needed time – argues Thomas Kudsk Larsen Last year, I turned down tickets to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. While many might think I was crazy to pass up such an opportunity (I definitely wasn’t, […]
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Governance, adaptation, flexibility and variety: four key topics from the IR Magazine Forum – Greater China 2024
Even in adverse market conditions, good IR can always make the difference for listed companies. This was the focus for the nearly 200 IR professionals from across the Greater China region – Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China – who came together for the IR Magazine Forum – Greater China 2024. Here, IROs and capital […]
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