Investor Relations Society
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| Abbreviation | IR Society |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 9, 1988 |
| Type | Professional association |
| Legal status | Society |
| Purpose | Represent and promote investor relations practitioners |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Services | Support the professional development of its members, to represent their views to government bodies and to act as a forum for its members |
| Members | 600 |
Chief executive | Laura Hayter |
| Funding | Members fees |
| Website | irsociety |
The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) is the professional body for investor relations professionals in the United Kingdom[1].
Investor Relations activities in the UK are covered by a number of legal and regulatory requirements including the Companies Act 2006, Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and The Criminal Justice Act 1993. The Financial Services Authority in the UK also publishes indications of best practice. The Investor Relations Society runs educational programmes to assist with the understanding of the legal and regulatory framework in the UK.
The Investor Relations Society has counterparts in many other countries including the United States, Australia and The Netherlands.
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