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There are Investor Relations Societies and Associations in all major financial markets across the globe… recognising the wisdom of collective strength and knowledge. Together, Investor Relations Officers (IROs) can do more, see more, and tap on an association’s resources and the collective experience of its members…. creating a cohesive network where the sum is greater than its parts. IROs do not and cannot work in isolation in this tight knitted investment community. Find out the full benefits of being an IRPAS member and join us today!!

For membership queries, please e-mail to membership@irpas.com.

Benefits of being an IRPAS Member:
Corporate Training

SGX Dollar-for-Dollar Training Grant for IRPAS Members – Grant aims to provide funding support for new and existing IRPAS members, matching IRPAS membership fees paid, and can be used offset the fees of IRPAS Seminar Series and the new IR Certification Programme (NEW)
Participate in IRPAS Seminar Series (tailored professional training for Asian IROs) with exclusive member discounts and privileges. Some upcoming courses include:
- Writing Essentials for Financial Communications
- Creating High Impact IR Presentation Slides
- Decoding Your Investors Through Financial Modelling
- Bloomberg Training for IROs
- Insights into Effective Investor Relations
- Successful IR Presentation & Communication
- Writer’s Guide to Annual Reports
IRPAS-IR Society UK joint Investor Relations Certification Programme – to be launched in 2012 as an internationally recognised certification for qualified IROs (NEW). Please click here for more information.

Member Exclusive Events

Attend educational events exclusive for IRPAS members for IROs, including IRPAS Breakfast Series talks and specially tailored training sessions, free-of-charge.

Networking Opportunities

Attend social networking for IROs, including the IRPAS Networking Series and IRPAS Yearend Party, a unique social function for IROs, analysts and the investment community.

Sharing of IR Best Practices

Reaping the benefits of the Advisors and the Association’s combined resources on IR matters, including tapping the wealth of knowledge and experience of the network of IROs in IRPAS, the investment community and IRPAS Partners
Learning opportunities and platforms for exchanging views with other professional IROs
Receive IR related news and updates, and access to researches and studies, and sharing of best IR practices
Setting the pace and achieving Industry Recognition for your excellence

Talent Location and Development Services

Participation in various IR related events and exclusive initiatives including the University Internship Programme for IROs
Access IRPAS database of available IROs to facilitate hiring of IR talents
Free job postings on IRPAS Website

Member Exclusive Benefits/Offers

Free two-month trial of Thomson ONE, an useful IR Information Tool, for all Companywide Corporate Member (subject to schedule and approval by Thomson Reuters) (NEW)
Get exclusive members-only discounts in various events and services, from event organisers and IR Service Providers.

Testimonials

".. I know from experience that critical thinking fund managers are like businessmen. They do their sums and they decide whether seeing a company is worth their time. Moreover, they do take access to senior management seriously and it is important to give them that access. Investor relations, like good customer service, should be viewed as a central tenet of management that cannot be ignored or farmed out to someone else."

Mr Magnus Bocker
Chief Executive Officer
Singapore Exchange Limited
"... Investor Relations is about building trust with your investors... and long term credibility is the key to achieving this. It is not about making your company look good, but more on helping investors to understand your company - its performance and prospects. IRPAS is proud to play a key role in promoting best IR practices in the region."

Mr Joseph Chia
General Manager
IRPAS
"..CapitaLand values the strategic role of investor relations. Apart from helping to further raise the profile of the profession, we feel that IRPAS can serve as an ideal platform for professionals to keep in pace with trends and best practices, promote networking and tap IR resources for all members...”

Mr Harold Woo
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
CapitaLand
"..As a Charter member of IRPAS, MAE is committed to building a strong foundation in investor relations professionalism in Singapore. Through experiential sharing of ideas and views, and formalised training courses, we hope to encourage greater awareness and knowledge of this critical function in company-to-investor communications."

Mr Lim Leong Kiat, PBM
Chief Financial Officer
MAE Engineering Ltd
“..SembCorp Marine is proud to come on board as a Charter member as we believe IRPAS can help institute higher standards for investor communications, thereby enabling companies and investors alike to appreciate the importance of good and professional IR...”

Ms Judy Han
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
SembCorp Marine Ltd
"..The formation of the association is timely; the market is ready for more and better standards in investor communications and engagement. SingTel is proud to be part of the association..."

Ms Sin Yang Fong
Director, Investor Relations
SingTel
"..StarHub is highly privileged to be a Charter member of IRPAS. We have consistently embraced good corporate governance and transparent practices. With this latest appointment, we come with a spirit of sharing best practices, and will be committed to contributing and raising the bar for the investor relations practice in Singapore..."

Ms Jeannie Ong
Head, Corp Comms & Investor Relations
StarHub
"..By playing an active role in IRPAS, UOB hopes to revolutionise local investor relations practices and make strides in boosting investor relations standards. UOB is privileged to be part of this movement towards a new era for investor relations in Singapore..."

Mr Quak Hiang Whai
Head, Group Communications & Investor Relations
United Overseas Bank Group