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Book SynopsisEquips students and professionals with the fundamental skills and knowledgeneeded tosucceedin investor relationsand financial communication Investor Relations and Financial Communicationisacomprehensive, up-to-dateintroduction totheinvestor relations and financial communication profession. Written by a leading educator and professional consultant, this authoritative textbook providesthewell-roundedfoundationnecessaryfor anyonewantingtobegina career as anInvestorRelationsOfficer(IRO). Detailed yet accessible chapters describe all essential aspects of the field, includingcommunicationskills,basic financial knowledge, legal and regulatory guidelines, professional standards and practices, and more. Organized in five sections, the bookfirstidentifies anddefinesthejobs available in investor relations and financial communication,detailingtheresponsibilities,titles, salaries, and key players in theindustry.After thoroughlyexplainingthedisclosure offinancial and non-financial information, the author describesthe regulatory environment in whichprofessionalsoperateandoffersexpert insight intoissues of corporate governance, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, shareholderactivism, and crisis management.Subsequent sections highlighttheday-to-day activities of investor relations and financial communication professionalsand discuss thefuture of thefield.This invaluable textbookalso: Describestheresponsibilities of the Investor Relations Officerthroughoutinitial public offering,periodic reporting,andperformance evaluationDiscusses therole ofinvestor relations professionalsindisclosingfinancialinformation and educating the investment communityEmphasizes thevarious skills that IROs must possess in order to do their jobs successfully, such asmarketing and securities law complianceIncludes end-of-chapter review questions, activities, and lists of keyterms Investor Relations and Financial Communication: Creating Value Through Trust and Understandingisthe perfect textbook for bothprofessional development trainingprograms and undergraduate and graduate courses in investor relations, and isrequired reading for all those working in investorrelations, particularly early-career professionals.
Trade Review"A precious and very much needed contribution, particularly useful for students who are interested in approaching the financial sector from a communication standpoint." - International Journal of Business Communication, Volume: 59 Issue: 4, page(s): 665-668
Table of ContentsPart I Profession 1
1 Introduction to Investor Relations and Financial Communication 3
2 Investor Relations and Financial Communication Industry 24
3 Stockholders and Stakeholders 39
Part II Disclosure 61
4 Communicating Financial Information 63
5 Communicating Nonfinancial Information 81
Part III Context 93
6 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 95
7 Corporate Governance, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Responsibility 107
8 Shareholder Activism and Crisis Management 121
Part IV Work 133
9 Main Activities and Publications in Investor Relations and Financial Communication 135
10 Going Public and Going Private 155
11 Measurement and Evaluation of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 169
Part V Transformation 179
12 Globalization of the Financial Markets and Regional Distinctions 181
13 The Future of Investor Relations and Financial Communication 189
Bibliography 200
Index 211
