For the past three decades, IR Magazine has honored excellence in investor relations around the world. For 2023, we continue to recognize and help further IR best practice. Last year, over 200 senior IR professionals joined us in a virtual setting – this internationally renowned event looked at the very best the IR community has to offer through our forum and awards.
The event kicks off with a forum where investors, analysts and heads of IR from small, mid and large cap companies came together to discuss key issues relating to investor relations, corporate governance, shareholder needs and the role of senior management in IR.
We present two types of awards categories – researched and nominated – both celebrating the success of those individuals and companies that are leading the way in IR in Greater China.
For our researched categories, companies do not submit nominations. Instead, hundreds of analysts and investors cast their votes and give their opinions on which companies do the best IR in the region.
In our nominated categories, companies have the opportunity to submit a written entry for aspects of IR that complement our researched categories. More information can be found in the sections below.
Download the entry pack containing all of the guidelines and information in one placeClick here
We will be announcing our 2023 agenda in due course. In the meantime, click here to see the full agenda as a PDF.
All times are in Hong Kong Standard Time.
09:00 AM
Opening remarks: Welcome to the forum
James Beech, editor-in-chief, IR Magazine
09:05 AM
Capital market and macro-economic trends to prepare for in 2023
In a time of geopolitical turmoil and market uncertainty, this session focuses on the outlook for IR teams in 2023 – and how IROs can prepare for the year ahead.
Helen Qiao, chief Greater China economist, head of Asia economic research, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
09:35 AM
Top IR trends in the current macroeconomic climate
40% of respondents in a recent IR survey by Citigate Dewe Rogerson cited the volatile external environment as a key communications challenge. In this fireside chat, we look at all the key trends IR teams need to be aware of as we prepare for the year ahead.
Moderator: Tim Human, senior reporter, IR Magazine
Benny Liu, managing director and head of China, Citigate Dewe Rogerson
10:00 AM
Networking break
10:15 AM
Increasing digital engagement with international investors in a hybrid world
With traditional social media routes inaccessible in China and a return to blanket virtual events and meetings due to COVID, planning a robust digital targeting strategy for 2023 is an IR imperative.
Moderator: Tim Human, senior reporter, IR Magazine
Jenny Huang, managing director, APAC, Euroland IR
Calvin Pei, vice president of corporate finance and strategy, PAX Global Technology
10:45 AM
Responding to investor needs around ESG: What is expected and how to deliver it?
With ESG remaining a key issue at the top of the IR agenda, this session will provide insight into what investors are looking for and how to craft an ESG narrative that meets expectations.
Moderator: James Beech, editor-in-chief, IR Magazine
Kok Siong Ng, executive director and chief financial officer, Link Asset Management
11:15 AM
Networking break
11:30 AM
Planning your schedule for 2023: What does an effective hybrid IR program look like?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to switch in-person events to online, many companies have begun to recognize the myriad benefits of virtual working. This session will consider taking a truly hybrid approach to IR and re-writing the rule book on effectively engaging with current and future investors.
Moderator: James Beech, editor, IR Magazine
Rui Hua Chang, Group head, capital markets and investor relations, ESR Group
Michelle Shen, director of IR, Yum China Holdings
12:00 PM
Investor and analyst Q&A: Expectations of IR teams during uncertainty in 2023
During this exclusive session, our panel of investors and analysts will address any concerns and questions from the audience about the coming months.
Moderator: Tim Human, senior reporter, IR Magazine
William Tsang, head of research, portfolio manager, Chartwell Capital
Tony Watson, portfolio manager, Far East Investment Management
Simon Weston, fund manager, AXA Investment Managers
12:30 PM
Closing remarks and networking
James Beech, editor-in-chief, IR Magazine
12:45 PM
IR Magazine Awards – Greater China
14:00 PM
End of forum and awards
For our awards-by-nomination categories, individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals and IR Magazine editorial team members.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2023 awards! Click here to access the entry form and find out how to submit your entries. The deadline to submit nominations is midnight (HKT) on Friday, August 18.
To view the full list of 2022 nominees and winners click here.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or +44 20 8004 5339.
The awards-by-nomination categories differ from our traditional researched awards, as individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals and IR Magazine editorial team members.
The judging process consists of three simple phases:
Phase one: Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Magazine editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the short list
Phase two: The short-listed entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts. The judges review each short-listed entry and select their top two picks per category
Phase three: The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an award
The judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event. Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.
Click here to view the judges biographies.
Download the entry pack containing all of the guidelines and information in one placeClick here
Please fill in the form below for updates about the 2023 IR Magazine Forum & Awards – Greater China.
If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Williams at [email protected] or +44 208 090 2156.
Our awards-by-research nominees are determined by the input of hundreds of analysts and portfolio managers, who give their opinions on which companies provide them with the best IR service in the Greater China region. Every year we invite any publicly listed company to submit their list of buy and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers, so that they have the opportunity to vote via our survey.
Please click on the tabs below to view the research timeline. If you have any questions on this process or wish to access our data sharing agreement, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. For any further queries about the research, please contact [email protected].
To view the full list of 2022 nominees and winners click here.
Our awards by research are different from most others and also from our awards by nomination: for our awards by research, companies do not submit nominations. The winners are identified by in-depth research and any publicly traded company is eligible to be considered. This survey is the only one of its kind to go directly to the investment community, canvassing the opinions of the people who matter to you most.
May-August: Online survey
IR Magazine has been building investment community databases over the past 30 years. As part of the updating process, listed companies are contacted every year for details of the professionals who currently cover their stock. IR Magazine then conducts an electronic survey of buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers. Each survey respondent is asked to nominate and rank up to five companies in a host of different research categories, from best IRO to best reporting.
September-October: Results analysis & short lists announced
Analysis of the results begins once the survey stage of the research is complete. Points are allocated to each company depending on how frequently it is nominated. The companies with the highest point scores in each individual awards category make the short list for that award. The top company will go on to win the award. Best-in-region awards are determined by the highest aggregate scores across all research categories.
The IR Magazine awards team receives the results and contacts all short-listed companies to give them the good news. The short lists are then published to the entire IR community a month before the event.
December: Winners announced
The winners are announced at our awards ceremony, which is attended by the leading lights of the Asian investor relations community.
January: Report published
After the event the Investor Perception Study – Asia report will be made available to professional subscribers to IR Magazine. This report will profile the top ranked companies and reveal information on how they conduct their IR activities and why investors voted for them.
For more information around the investor survey, please contact [email protected].
The majority of our attendees are heads of IR from across Greater China who are being recognized for their fantastic contribution to IR. Each participant is someone with an established track record and a strategic IR role within his or her company.
Below is a sample list of attendees who have joined our event in the past:
Job title | Company | Job title | Company | |
Assistant manager, IR | Fubon Financial Holding Co | IR director | AliHealth | |
Associate director, IR | AIA Company | IR director | Hygeia Healthcare Holding Co | |
Chief financial officer | CANbridge Pharmaceuticals | IR director & company secretary | China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company | |
Chief manager, ESG and IR | China Construction Bank Corporation | IR officer | ANTA Sports Products | |
Director, capital market & IR | ZhongAn online P&C Insurance Co | IR specialist | Precision Tsugami (China) Corporation | |
Director, investor relationships | Haier Smart Home Co | Manager, sustainability and communications | Kerry Properties | |
Director, IR | CLP | Officer, IR | Minsheng | |
Director, IR | Koolearn | Officer, IR department | China Telecom Corporation | |
Director, IR | Tongcheng Travel | Senior director, IR | China Modern Dairy Holdings | |
General manager, capital market | Anton Oil | Senior director, IR | NetDragon Websoft Holdings | |
Group investor relations manager | CK Hutchison Holdings | Senior executive, R | NagaCorp | |
Head of communications | InnoCare Pharma | Senior investor relations analyst | Central China Real Estate | |
Head of corporate communication | Transcenta Holding | Senior IR director | Yum China Holdings | |
Head of IR & sustainability | ENN Energy | Senior manager | MicroPort Scientific Corporation | |
Head of IR | MTR Corporation | Senior manager, IR and sustainability | Xtep International Holdings | |
Head of IR | Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co | Senior manager, IR | The People’s Insurance Company | |
Head of IR & capital market | Brii Biosciences | Senior officer, IR | COSCO Shipping International (Hong Kong) Co | |
Head of research, portfolio manager | Chartwell Capital | Senior officer, IR | Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) | |
International digital content manager | Ping An Insurance | Senior vice president | Piacente Financial Communications | |
Investor relations officer | China Unicom (Hong Kong) | Treasurer & IR | Hysan Development Company LImited | |
IR & communication director | Xinyi Glass Holdings | VP, investor relations | Huobi Technology Holdings |
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The super early bird rate expires on October 13, 2023. After this date, the price will increase to the early bird rate of US$245 for an individual seat and US$2,205 for a table. The standard rate is US$345 for an individual seat and US$3,105 for a table.
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