News and analysis
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The new currency of power: the role of AI in targeted investor engagement
The most successful companies will be those who can leverage this technology without being consumed by it
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How Quartr brings stories behind the numbers to light
Quartr simplifies access to IR material and puts qualitative insights and company narratives front and center IR is a cornerstone of public company communication, but let’s be honest, its current distribution methods are stuck in the past. Too often, IR relies on basic landing pages and email chains that are difficult to navigate and inefficient […]
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IR use of AI shifts up a gear thanks to tailored tools, trusted data and a little help from friends
It’s around two years since ChatGPT launched and pushed generative-AI tools to the forefront of just about everyone’s minds. Given that timeframe, you might think that the buzz would be starting to wane. But the packed house for our AI and Technology Forum, held this week in New York, told a different story. Clearly there […]
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Why liquidity deserves a spot on every issuer’s to-do list
When it comes to capital markets, liquidity is the quiet hero everyone needs but rarely talks about
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Best sneaker forward: Xtep International wins big at the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024
Sportswear firm took home five awards at the gala event in Hong Kong Xtep International won five trophies at the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024, in a day that culminated in a diverse group of companies taking home coveted IR Magazine trophies for excellence in everything from international IR to social media, investor […]
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‘AI is right around the corner’: DFIN’s Ron Schneider on the latest proxy trends
Emerging technologies will feature high on 2025’s proxy statements
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The CFO: Ultimate Products’ finance chief on what he’ll look for when it’s time to hire an IRO
What did you use to keen an eye on that lockdown weight gain? In many markets, the chances are it was a trusted pair of Salter bathroom scales. That’s what Chris Dent has in his home – and what sits in the homes of around 70 percent of Brits. They are just one of the 3,000 or so products designed, manufactured and distributed b London-listed Ultimate Products. In the latest installment to The CFO series, Dent talks about how an education in history helps him tell a good company story, the benefits of being able to bring out company experts…
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Thaioil Group and PTT Exploration and Production lead winners’ list at IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2024
Other winners at the ceremony in Singapore included Berli Jucker and Bumitama Agri Two energy companies led the pack at the IR Magazine Awards – South East Asia 2024, with PTT Exploration and Production and Thaioil Group each picking up three trophies at the gala event in Singapore. Following the ceremony at the Singapore Stock […]
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‘It’s an intimidating but empowering platform all at once’: Autonation’s Bryan Kloster on adopting AI
The IRO first considered using AI after attending last year’s IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology Not everyone who is using AI is a tech native or algorithmic expert – just ask Bryan Kloster, investor relations manager at Autonation. He attended last year’s IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology and had his imagination […]
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First Horizon names Tyler Craft as head of investor relations
Bank won multiple IR awards in 2023 First Horizon, the Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered financial services company, has appointed Tyler Craft as its new head of IR, with the position effective at the start of 2025. With the bank for 14 years, Craft currently holds the role of director of transformation – fintech and emerging technology. According […]
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Would you ever put an AI-generated version of your CEO in front of investors?
Swedish tech firm Klarna has trialed doing exactly that in its latest quarterly update Do you have a hard time convincing your senior management to spend time recording remarks for your quarterly updates? I know several IROs who say they struggle to convince their CEOs, CFOs and other C-suite members to spend more than […]
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‘In 2025, AI for IR will be an expectation, not an option’: Gregg Lampf on gaining C-suite buy-in
Ciena’s head of IR speaks ahead of upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology Ahead of our upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology, set to be held in New York on December 3, IR Magazine has caught up with some of the event’s leading speakers to understand how they currently view the […]
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Fund manager profile: ‘We put a lot of emphasis on innovation,’ says Heptagon Capital’s Alexander Gunz
Future trends fund manager on investing in global companies, the ‘virtuous circle’ that is innovation and where fish and chips fits into the equation Heptagon Capital is a private investment firm with $14.4 bn of assets under management, founded in 2005. The firm partners with a range of asset managers and manages funds in-house (including […]
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How to start thinking about overcoming the risks and obstacles of AI implementation
Q&A with Chandrika Nigam, former senior director of investor relations at Adtalem Global Education One new technology has dominated headlines in 2024: the emerging importance of AI in everybody’s lives, not just for IROs. The upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology is focused on how IROs can following the footsteps of investors, governance […]
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As the EU announces CSRD shake-up, our poll shows most firms aren’t ready for implementation
Takeaways from the IR Magazine ESG Integration Forum – Europe, held in London The mood at the ESG Integration Forum – Europe in London this week was upbeat despite the huge challenges that companies face from new regulation, shifting investor sentiment and geopolitical realignments. The attendees – who hold IR, sustainability and governance roles at […]
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‘Don’t resist the unfamiliar’: Andrew Posen on how IROs can keep up with the buy side’s use of AI
The WOW! Internet, Cable and Phone head of IR speaks ahead of an upcoming IR Magazine event One new technology has dominated headlines in 2024: the emerging importance of AI in everybody’s lives, not just for IROs. The upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology is focused on how IROs can following the footsteps […]
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People moves: Jill Greer takes off from Travel + Leisure to land at Wheels Up
New IROs also in place at Centrus Energy and Bousted Singapore Jill Greer, the former head of investor relations at Delta Air Lines, has taken up a new role with private aviation firm Wheels Up as its executive vice president, investor relations and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in aviation, Jill spent 20 […]
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A Swedish guide to ‘analyst massaging’: how to balance storytelling and information provision
Rumors persist that some companies allegedly have private chats with analysts Now and then, claims are made that public companies have said or implied information in closed rooms that affected the perception of the firm. Someone with this information may then adjust their estimates, or perhaps even trade in the security. Illegitimate information provision is […]
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Five ways to maximize the impact of your CSRD double materiality assessment
How to ensure that meeting the EU reporting requirement’s standards is not just a box-ticking exercise The market for materiality assessments is booming; it seems like everyone is undertaking this sustainability prioritization exercise as we head into 2025. But with compliance top of mind under the EU’s CSRD, the genuinely exciting part of materiality – […]
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‘We are not going for hype’: Why IR teams are using finfluencers to help them reach investors
IROs say that retail investors are increasingly using alternative channels to find their companies Finfluencers weren’t part of Eugeniu Baltag’s original IR plan. But he says markets have changed – and digitalization has changed IR. Especially for companies with a strong retail following like Purcari, the multi-award-winning Moldovan winery, where he serves as investor relations […]
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As Elon Musk joins Donald Trump’s cabinet, Tesla’s investors should be wary
The billionaire’s attentions are likely to be even more divided in 2025 As the dust settles after the US election last week, returning president Donald Trump is starting to assemble the team that will manage his second administration. The incoming cabinet includes controversial appointments like congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Florida Senator Marco Rubio […]
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People moves: FirstEnergy names Karen Sagot as vice president of IR
Elsewhere, an experienced Asian IRO joins Target IR & Communications FirstEnergy, the NYSE-listed power company, has named Karen Sagot as its vice president of IR, with the position effective November 10. She will report to CFO Jon Taylor. Most recently, Sagot was head of IR at Enphase Energy. Prior to joining the IR profession, she […]
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Big boost to CFO reporting lines as senior management increase IR focus
IR teams also enjoying more buy-in from other department heads, figures from IR Magazine’s Global Investor Relations Practice Report 2024 show CFOs are taking on increasing responsibility for the investor relations program, with new research showing that 75 percent of IR teams now report to the chief financial officer globally – a figure that is […]
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What it means to be a primary information provider
Why IROs should care about the FCA’s latest designation
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Can sustainable divesting pressure companies to improve their environmental profiles?
Academic Dr George Skiadopoulos presents the latest research into how investors sway companies Do institutional investors take into account firms’ climate exposures in setting up stock portfolios? And, if they do, what are the effects on the cost of equity of the firms they are investing in (or divesting from) and the resulting effects on […]
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Trump’s victory may not mean what you think it does for ESG disclosures
While the SEC’s climate rule could be axed, many companies will still need to build out their ESG disclosures Rather than weeks or months of damaging uncertainty, the US presidential election delivered a surprisingly swift and clear verdict this week, with Donald Trump quickly projected as having an unassailable lead over Kamala Harris. That means […]
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People moves: New IROs join teams at Arhaus, KX and TD Synnex
Plus Elevance Health’s head of IR moves into CFO role Derek Brown, formerly head of IR at Trustpilot, has moved into a new role at head of investor relations at KX, a UK software company that was divested from FD Technologies. Brown, who previously worked on pre-IPO IR efforts at Trustpilot before it listed in […]
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ANTA Sports and Kerry Logistics claim most short lists for the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024
Winners will be announced in Hong Kong on December 4 ANTA Sports Products leads the way with nine nominations for the IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2024. The sports equipment company appears on the short lists for major honors including best overall investor relations (large cap), best investor relations officer (large cap) and best […]
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Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production leads short list for IR Magazine Forum & Awards – South East Asia
Firm is up for seven awards, with winners revealed in Singapore on November 29 With nominations in seven different categories – including the much-coveted best overall investor relations and best investor relations officer segments – PTT Exploration and Production leads the pack as the short lists are revealed for the IR Magazine Forum & Awards […]
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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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