Nasdaq
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Bells after the ball: IR Impact rings in market open at Nasdaq and NYSE
IR Impact was delighted to accompany two groups of award-winning IROs to open both major New York markets the morning after the IR Impact Awards – US 2026.
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Passive investors driving active opportunities: how fund flows are shaping how IR teams direct their time
Recent IR Impact briefing, held alongside Nasdaq, explores the implications of the ongoing passive shift As passive ownership continues to grow, how companies interpret trading activity and allocate their investor engagement efforts is shifting in parallel. A recent IR Impact briefing, in association with Nasdaq, brought together Jacquelynn Bohlen (head of IR, Columbia Banking System), Stephanie Bui (co-head, investor engagement, Americas, Nasdaq) and Prabhdeep Sagoo (senior director, market and shareholder intelligence services, Nasdaq) to examine how these structural changes are reshaping expectations of the IR role. Their discussion explored the growing focus on improving engagement strategies, the need for IR teams to be methodical in targeting active investors and how to integrate benchmarking as a tool to demonstrate the strategic value of IR. Passive as active supporters The discussion started off about…
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Fluent in the language of IR: Duolingo wins big at IR Impact Awards – US
Language-learning giant Duolingo was the big winner among a room full of IR excellence at the IR Impact Awards – US in New York on March 26. The firm took home two of the most coveted gongs of the night: best overall investor relations (mid-cap) and best investor relations officer (mid cap) for Debbie Belevan. Duolingo also topped its sector category, winning the best in technology trophy against fierce competition.
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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 help support more efficient and strategic decision-making for IR professionals and marks a shift towards data-driven insights, automation, and enhanced communication strategies. While only a fraction of IR professionals have fully embedded AI into their processes, there is a palpable curiosity to further explore its…
