The IR Awards is an annual program that recognizes listed companies with the best investor relations (IR) practices. Now in its 14th year, the awards are organized by Vietstock in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives (VAFE) and the electronic magazine Finance and Life (FiLi).
The program aims to raise awareness about the importance of IR, enhance transparency in the stock market, encourage improved information disclosure, and ultimately strengthen investor confidence in Vietnam’s capital market.
Over the years, the IR Awards have become a trusted platform, motivating and inspiring listed companies to excel in their IR activities. For the 2024 edition, the awards witnessed the participation of 36 prestigious financial institutions operating in Vietnam’s stock market as part of the judging panel. The program also included a range of activities, such as publishing the IR Awards 2024 magazine on sustainable development, conducting a comprehensive survey on information disclosure practices of 708 listed companies, evaluating corporate governance and IR practices, and engaging public investors and professional financial institutions in the selection process to honor exemplary IR performers.
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The IR Awards 2024 ceremony will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 24, 2024, to announce and celebrate the listed companies with the best IR practices for the year. This recognition underscores the companies’ strategic direction in governance and their outstanding performance in investor relations. The awards will be presented in the following categories:
INVESTOR’S CHOICE AWARDS
- Financial Large Cap: IR Activities Investor Favorite 2024
- Non-Financial Large Cap: IR Activities Investor Favorite 2024
- Mid Cap: IR Activities Investor Favorite 2024
- Small Cap: IR Activities Investor Favorite 2024
HIGHEST-RATED BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- Financial Large Cap: IR Activities Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2024
- Non-Financial Large Cap: IR Activities Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2024
- Mid Cap: IR Activities Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2024
- Small Cap: IR Activities Highest Rated by Financial Institutions 2024
The event will be graced by the presence of leaders from the Central Propaganda Education Commission, the State Securities Commission, and other stock market regulatory bodies, along with heads of financial institutions, representatives of exemplary IR companies, and members of the press.
As part of the ceremony, the IR View workshop on “Greening” the supply chain will offer practical insights into companies’ green transformation journeys, access to high-quality capital, and IR operational experiences from leading enterprises. With the participation of seasoned experts, IR View aims to provide diverse perspectives on building IR practices aligned with sustainable development goals, which are increasingly becoming the long-term strategic focus for market participants.
The Art of IR: A Market Tier Upgrade Tale
IR (Investor Relations) is a critical function for publicly listed companies or those seeking to trade on stock exchanges. Fostering strong relationships with shareholders brings numerous benefits, including enhanced capital-raising abilities and future growth opportunities. Of paramount importance is transparency – the cornerstone of effective IR practices – which also serves as a key criterion for attracting investors in the context of Vietnam’s evolving stock market landscape.
