Do You Know An IRO Who Deserves Recognition? Nominate an IRO Today! Each year, CIRI recognizes investor relations professionals who make a significant contribution to the practice of investor relations. These individuals are nominated by you - their peers. During this season of strategy and budget planning, we ask you to think about your IR program and consider nominating those IROs whose programs or initiatives you admire. CIRI Fellowship Program The CIRI Fellowship Program was launched in 2015 to recognize leaders in the investor relations profession who, by their achievements, bring distinction to the profession and serve as role models for others. CIRI Fellows have made significant contributions to the advancement of the investor relations profession and to CIRI throughout their careers. Earning the designation of F.CIRI, the CIRI Fellow is the highest honour for investor relations professionals in Canada. Click here for more information and to access the Nomination Form. Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in IR The Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations is given in honour of the late Belle Mulligan to recognize individuals who have shown singular leadership in one or more aspects of the practice of IR. These could include new or improved applications of technology, progressive approaches to disclosure, outstanding mentorship, or remarkable leadership in any other aspects of IR. Click here for more information and to access the Nomination Form. CIRI Award for Excellence in Investor Relations The Award for Excellence in Investor Relations is given by CIRI to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the investor relations profession and to the Institute. Click here for more information. Nominations can be submitted to Jane Maciel by April 5, 2018. | Complete Article |
IR Job Notification CIRI is pleased to inform you that new job opportunities are available in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. CIRI members can click here to view the postings. You must be logged in as this is a 'Members Only' benefit. Are you looking to create or fill a position in your company or for a client? Here's an effective way to reach CIRI members who are looking for new challenges in investor relations. Members may submit a job posting free of charge. Non-members may submit a job posting for $150+HST. Click here to submit a job posting. | Complete Article |
Top Stories 10 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs Would you believe that striking a healthy work-life balance is one of them? | View Original | Business Wire's Best Practices for Enhancing Earnings Releases In today's rapidly changing communications environment, investor relations professionals face a wide range of issues to consider in providing maximum transparency and outreach with their company news and specifically, the critically important earnings news release. In this white paper we review current best practices for enhancing earnings releases, including proper use of hyperlinks and engagement tips and techniques. | View Original | Preparing for the 2018 Reporting Season A broad range of corporate governance considerations will influence this year's reporting season. Read our detailed review of what Canadian public companies should have on their watchlist for 2018. | View Original | Ottawa's 'Sudden Death' Plan Would Sow Confusion and Chaos in Corporate Canada Majority voting is an unnecessary change that will further fragment the regulation of Canadian capital markets and create a risk of unnecessary governance distractions. | View Original | A Sense of Purpose Larry Fink's annual letter to CEOs. | View Original | What's the Best Time to Announce Earnings? Earnings announcements made in pre-trading hours lead to greater stock-price volatility than do those made in post-closing hours. | View Original | Investor Activism and ESG No Longer an Oxymoron? ESG issues will play an ever-greater role in public campaigns as the activists' core constituency - the institutional investor community - is clearly interested in them. | View Original | 2018 Proxy Advisory Firm Voting Guidelines: Canadian Highlights As an early step in preparing for the upcoming proxy season, issuers should familiarize themselves with the Canadian proxy voting guidelines recently published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. (Glass Lewis). This bulletin addresses certain of the updated topics covered by the ISS benchmark policy recommendations and Glass Lewis proxy guidelines and shareholder initiatives guidelines, in each case regarding issuers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for the 2018 and 2019 proxy seasons. | View Original |