How Differently IR Pros in Public Companies and Non-Public Companies View Ethical Dilemmas

How Differently IR Pros in Public Companies and Non-Public Companies View Ethical Dilemmas

In my recent article on ethics, I raised a question, “How often do IR professionals find themselves in an ethical dilemma?” A few Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Fellows shed light on how investor relations (IR) professionals in public companies view ethical issues.

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Code of Ethics: How Do Investor Relations Professionals “Walk the Talk”?

Code of Ethics: How Do Investor Relations Professionals “Walk the Talk”?

Investor relations (IR) is rife with potential ethical issues. But how often do IR professionals find themselves in an ethical dilemma? On the surface, the answer may be dependent on the industry and the business, whether it’s a public or a private firm, and the size of the company, to name a few.

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Townsend and Investors: Not Always A Bitter Pill to Swallow

Townsend and Investors: Not Always A Bitter Pill to Swallow

What Ropes & Gray law firm’s real estate funds partner Matt Posthuma labeled “a one-off for the industry” lawsuit that Dallas Police and Fire Pension System (DPFP) filed against its former real estate consultant the Townsend Group (Townsend) is worth our attention from an investor relations perspective.

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