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CSRD Chat: The passion-project AI bot helping companies analyze ESG regulation
Alex Annaev talks sustainability workloads, the CSRD impact on IR and how AI can change the future of ESG reporting
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Activism: Collective voting power of retail shareholders could sway contested votes
Companies have potential to set pace for 2024 proxy season
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The eight trends that will define investor relations in 2024
Leading IROs pick themes that will define their profession over the next 12 months
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Evolving beyond disclosure: 2024’s ESG trends, opportunities and challenges
Investors are setting their sights on more than just metrics
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How to put on a compelling investor day in 2024
Investor days are getting shorter, sharper and flashier
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TCFD bids adieu at COP28
FSB officially passes responsibility for climate-related financial reporting to ISSB from 2024
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Global Roadshow Report 2023
How IR teams are organizing their in-person events, the long-term impact of virtual roadshows, and more
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Shell ranks second for ESG efforts despite backtracking on oil-reduction promises
New report analyzes UK, US and European investor relations and corporate websites
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Delisting from the US: Chinese firms prove popular over the counter
Big names delist as China seeks foreign investment for public firms under its rules and regulations
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AI tool allows anyone to generate score for sustainability reports
Team of researchers wants to use tech to expose greenwashing
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Global Roadshow Report 2022
13th annual research report into the who, how, where and why of corporate roadshow activity
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What is a compensation committee: Roles, responsibilities and best practices
Compensation committees provide specific duties and committee members bring specific skills to the table. We examine their roles and responsibilities.
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Filling the gap: What to know about paying for equity research
At around $45,000 a year, paid research isn’t cheap – but irlabs argues it’s worth the spend for companies lacking coverage
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How Overstock used blockchain to distribute its digital dividend
While blockchain is a disruptive force in the capital markets, there haven’t been many IR use-cases identified yet – but Overstock could be paving the way
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The story behind Robinhood’s decision to halt GameStop buying
During a congressional hearing into GameStop, Reddit and alleged market manipulation, Robinhood’s CEO advocated for changes to clearing house rules
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Six commonly asked questions (and answers) about quiet periods
Plenty of variation in how much companies communicate with the market during quiet periods
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Best and worst companies for corporate governance revealed
IoD releases study of good governance
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The five functions of investor relations
In a research project carried out by Universtät Leipzig and supported by German IR association DIRK and the IR Club, Kristin Köhler explores how IR has become institutionalized as a management practice in capital market-oriented companies and as a profession in Germany. She interviewed a total of 80 IR managers at German companies and other capital market players. The following is a summary of her findings.
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Seven questions to expect in an IR interview
What IR recruiters want to know about you and how to best prepare for an interview