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Key industry figures from the region discuss the regulatory environment, market changes, and latest industry trends
Driven by market changes and regulations, the conference aims to strengthen the bond between issuers, investors and intermediaries for the benefit of all market participants
The Annual Investor Relations Conference and Awards is the largest investor relations event in the region and the flagship event of the Middle East Investor Relations Society (MEIRS)
Dubai, UAE - Influential market players from listed and unlisted companies, investors, family offices, government, exchanges and regulatory bodies will take part in the
7th Middle East Investor Relations Society Conference and Awards on the 16th of September, at the Address Dubai Mall in Dubai. The growing need for investor relations (IR) professionals in the Middle East reflects a maturing of capital market activity across the region. The conference aims to drive change through collaboration of Middle East market participants, as well as educate them on the importance of IR, encourage dialogue and support the implementation of best practice, while providing members with a networking platform.
Keynote speakers are Karim Karoui, Chief Financial Officer of FGB and Oliver Schutzmann, Chairman of the Middle East Investor Relations Society, followed by other distinguished speakers from the Middle East capital market community.
Karim Karoui, CFO of FGB, said: "The capital market landscape is rapidly changing in the region. Impacted by global macroeconomic trends and paired with a changing regulatory environment, investor relations is increasingly a strategic management function that cannot be overlooked."
"Regional markets are attracting significant interest from foreign investors and with that comes a level of scrutiny from stakeholders, who expect high standards of transparency and investor engagement in line with international principles." said Alex MacDonaldVitale, Head of IR MENA, HSBC.
Conference topics will include the increasingly stringent regulatory framework and enforcement, the impact of Middle East macroeconomic, geopolitical and regulation environment on financial markets, the benefits and consequences of the Saudi bourse opening, and the latest trends in integrated financial reporting to improve transparency and disclosure.
"We are thrilled about the success of the Annual IR Conference and the growth of the Society," said Oliver Schutzmann, Chairman, Middle East Investor Relations Society. "The rising number of companies with IR departments across the Middle East is a clear sign that the profession is gaining more importance, which will benefit all market participants."
The conference will also see the 2015 IR Awards Ceremony where regional companies will be recognised for their contribution to developing and raising IR standards across the region. A full list of nominees can be found on the Society's website.
MEIRS independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting best practice IR in the region. The Society benefits from the support of its sponsors, partners and members.
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About the Middle East Investor Relations Society
The Middle East Investor Relations Society is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the Investor Relations profession and industry standards. Our mission is to enhance the reputation, efficiency and attractiveness of the Middle East capital markets.
We are committed to fostering increased dialogue among our members and encourage them to share and adopt best practice techniques within the field of IR. In partnership with stock exchanges, regulators and other market participants, the Society supports companies through its professional development, certification and membership programme as well as its community network and chapter organisation.
About Investor Relations
The National Investor Relations Institute defines IR as "a strategic management responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing and regulatory rules, and compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company and the financial community, which ultimately contributes to a company's securities achieving fair valuation". The increase in importance of IR roles has been attributed to continuing globalization of financial markets and the further complexity this adds to regulations and legalities. IR roles have been linked to having a significant effect on attracting investment and reducing a company's cost of capital.
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