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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Woodbridge Bankruptcy: “Plan to Fail or Fail to Plan”

Woodbridge Bankruptcy: “Plan to Fail or Fail to Plan”

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of the Woodbridge Group of Companies and dozens of its subsidiaries astounded its investors and the real estate investment community. When the truth emerged, thousands of investors, primarily senior citizens in California and Florida, turned out to be victims of Ponzi schemes.

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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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