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Investor Relations Society launches updated best practice guidelines

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Published on: 07 July 2020

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LNB News 07/07/2020

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Issue Date: 07 July 2020

Published Date: 07 July 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Investor Relations (IR) Society has launched its updated best practice guidelines, which highlight the Society’s positions, outline current best practice and suggest sources for further information and reading. The updated guidelines are available to members and can be viewed on the IR Society’s website. The update also includes an additional section on coronavirus (COVID-19) and reflects the best practice that is emerging from the pandemic on issues such as virtual investor meetings and roadshows, annual general meetings and corporate reporting.

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