Investor Relations (IR) is the corporate function responsible for advising the senior officers of a listed company on the relationship between the company and the market for corporate stock. Although a young discipline, IR is now an essential body of knowledge for aspiring FDs, CEOS and Directors of Communications and this book provides an expert introduction to the key issues and skills. Since the 1980s IR has rapidly penetrated the highest levels of corporate management as the importance of good relationships with investors and financial intermediaries has become clear.