January 04, 2022

CIRI Keeps You Current on IR Best Practices & Emerging Trends

As you prepare for 2022, take a look at the professional development events that CIRI offered in 2021. Many of these events are available for members to access through On-demand Webinars. These events cover a range of topics aimed at keeping members current on IR and related areas, with emphasis on evolving practices amid today's unique circumstances. Leverage CIRI's professional development events to stay on top of IR issues and practices.

In the coming year, you can expect a wide range of topics covered through professional development events and offered in a variety of formats – virtual, in person and hybrid. Plus, with more targeted events and networking opportunities, there truly is something for everyone.

If you have not yet renewed for 2022, your membership has now expired. To ensure your CIRI membership is not disrupted, please pay your invoice online. Your payment is complete once you receive an email from CIRI with your order confirmation. Should you require assistance with this, please contact Lora Turner or call (416) 364-8200 ext. 105.

If you are not yet a CIRI member, c lick here to join today.

We look forward to supporting you through 2022.

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CIRI Members, Is There an IRO Who You Think Deserves Recognition?

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. As a member of the IR community and CIRI, we ask you to consider nominating an IRO whose program or initiatives you admire and warrants recognition.

The Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations recognizes 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. Click here to access the Nomination Form.

CIRI's Award for Excellence in Investor Relations honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the investor relations profession and to CIRI. Click here to access the Nomination Form.

Nominations can be submitted to Jane Maciel by March 21, 2022. Winners will be announced during the 2022 Annual Conference taking place June 12-14, in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec.

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Use These 5 Practical Insights to Inform Your 2022 DEI Strategy

United Mind's Tai Wingfield observes that employees and the market came to accept that it would take a year - well into 2021 - to define and act against clear DEI goals. In 2022, that grace period expires.

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With Inflation Rising, CFOs Rethink Hedging Strategies

Finance leaders need more than treasury at the table when mapping out what derivatives to buy, at what price, and how to account for them, says a specialist.

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