ETHICS


Putting NIRI Ethical Principles Into Action


Sound ethical practices are essential for investor relations. This first article in a series illustrates how NIRI’s Ethical Principle #1 about following laws and regulations can be tested in real life and how an ethical conflict can be handled.


BY RAJ MEHAN, P. ENG, CTP, CMA, IRC


members to maintain the highest level of ethical standards that align with the NIRI Code of Ethics. Te Code of Ethics includes four ethical principles.


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In a series of IR Update articles, we will highlight each principle in action using hypothetical case studies and assess the potential implications for consideration. Over the course of a successful career, it is more likely


than not we will face a test of various ethical principles, perhaps more than once. It is therefore advisable for IROs


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n a world of multiple channels of communications, and the ease with which information can become distorted or manipulated, it is important for NIRI


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