ETHICS


Ethics in Investor Relations


Upholding standards of practice in the IR profession is critical. Learn how the NIRI Ethics Council and Code of Ethics support this goal. BY IDALIA RODRIGUEZ


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thical policies, decision-making, and behaviors in the investment community are more than a moral imperative—they are critical to the


welfare of capital markets, the promotion of economic stability and compliance with regulatory standards. Investor relations (IR) professionals, accordingly,


bear responsibility to maintain honest, transparent and complete financial communications with cur- rent and prospective shareholders, research analysts, companies, their clients, and the public. When faced with an ethical question, IR profes-


sionals may feel they lack the guidance and mentorship necessary to navigate these frequently difficult situ-


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ations. As the largest professional investor relations association in the world, NIRI has established a set of ethical standards and guidelines to help its members uphold their professional integrity and make sound judgments when confronted with what they feel is an ethical dilemma.


Ethics and the Capital Markets IR professionals who conduct their business ethi- cally do so recognizing that financial systems require ethical governance to function effectively, promote fairness in markets, and protect the credibility of corporate entities.


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