TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CIRI19–The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) continues to increase
the stature of the investor relations profession by ensuring the
investor relations certification program evolves and adapts with the
profession.
CIRI’s mandate is to contribute to the transparency and integrity of the
Canadian capital markets by advancing the practice of investor
relations, the professional competency of its members and the stature of
the profession. Recognizing that there is an ongoing need for formal
education in the field of investor relations, CIRI remains committed to
the certification program that covers all relevant areas of this
multi-disciplinary role including capital markets, corporate governance,
securities law, finance and communications.
“The investor relations profession has seen tremendous shifts since we
first introduced the Certification Program with increased shareholder
activism, new and revised regulations, greater use of AI in investment
decision-making and growing investor interest in ESG, to name a few. By
partnering with Rotman, a top-ranking business school for executive
development in Canada, we have an opportunity to refresh the program to
meet the evolving needs of IROs,” said Yvette Lokker, President and CEO
of CIRI.
“With this initiative, CIRI continues to demonstrate great leadership in
our profession. Clearly defining the widely varied and expanding
knowledge and skills required by successful investor relations officers
will help to create greater awareness of the important role that we play
in the capital markets,” said Denis Jasmin, Chair, CIRI Board and Vice
President, Investor Relations, SNC-Lavalin.
CIRI has partnered with the Rotman School of Management at the
University of Toronto, one of the world’s most innovative business
schools. This 10-month program will be delivered through a combination
of online and face-to-face classes. Once individuals have successfully
completed the program, they will write an examination offered through
CIRI to become a Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR).
The next program will commence in January 2020.
“With the investor relations industry facing rapid transformations,
ongoing learning and development is more crucial than ever before.
Rotman recognizes that investor relations professionals play a key role
in ensuring the fairness and efficiency of capital markets and is
delighted to support their commitment to professional excellence,” says
Stephanie Hodnett, Executive Director of Rotman Executive Programs.
About CIRI
CIRI
is a professional, not-for-profit association of executives responsible
for communication between public corporations, investors and the
financial community. CIRI contributes to the transparency and integrity
of the Canadian capital markets by advancing the practice of investor
relations, the professional competency of its members and the stature of
the profession. With close to 500 members and four Chapters across the
country, CIRI is the voice of IR in Canada. For further information,
please visit CIRI.org.
About Rotman School of Management
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a
global centre of research and teaching excellence at the heart of
Canada’s commercial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative
learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse
views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for
business and society. Its executive education arm, Rotman Executive
Programs, is ranked #1 in Canada and #14 globally for their open
enrolment programs by the Financial Times (2019). For more information,
visit www.rotmanexecutive.com.
Contacts
Yvette Lokker
President & CEO
Canadian Investor Relations
Institute (CIRI)
(416) 629-3269
[email protected]
Ken McGuffin
Manager, Media Relations
Rotman School of
Management
University of Toronto
(416) 946-3818
[email protected]
