We are NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations. Since 1969, we have been an indispensable source of clear, trusted knowledge and professional development for investor relations professionals. We provide a bold voice, collaboration, and resources to tackle evolving challenges. Our mission is to help you ensure the success of your organization.
Becoming a member of NIRI means joining a diverse and engaged network of your peers and advocates who are driving the conversation forward. We serve over 1,500 publicly held companies and $12 trillion in stock market capitalization. NIRI members are trend setters, innovators, and thought leaders responsible for delivering indispensable value for shareholders.
Access to the NIRI member network is considered a highly coveted and essential business resource for members, which consistently opens doors to unique opportunities and industry-proven best practices.
Definition of Investor Relations
Investor relations is a strategic management responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing and securities law compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies, which ultimately contributes to a company’s securities achieving fair valuation.
Mission
Advance and elevate the professional practice of investor relations.
Vision
NIRI aims to be the leader in providing indispensable education, networking and support for the investor relations (IR) community that results in management and the investment community valuing IR professionals as essential partners in providing long-term stakeholder value. NIRI is a growing community that supports networking and advancement of the interests of IR professionals.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics publicly states that NIRI members intend to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and professional performance. Members accept the responsibility and the obligation to conduct their business practices in a way that will be beneficial to all constituencies. This Code gives the investment community, the public, and members’ employers and clients a basis for believing that members will do their best to perform their services with high standards of competence and integrity.
About NIRI
Founded in 1969, NIRI is the professional association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts, and other financial community constituents. NIRI is the largest professional investor relations association in the world with members representing over 1,500 publicly held companies and $12 trillion in stock market capitalization.