November 2018
Are ETFs Driving Your Stock and the Market?
Investing giant Blackrock is a top holder of most stocks and manages $5.7 trillion. Its net income margin of 40% (full-year 2017) is better than Microsoft’s. Along with compatriots Vanguard and State Street, these Big Three passive managers oversee some $14 trillion of global assets and over 70% of all Exchange Traded Funds investment – 75% of which is in the US market. Is your mind boggled by figures? We must only figure out one thing: What impact are these…
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NIRI Southwest Regional Conference
Yessir yessir, it’s that time of year again! Time to sharpen your IR brain. Time to learn from the best. Time to get ahead of the issues from MiFID II to the emerging important of ESG impacting the IR world. Time to reunite with old friends and make new ones. That’s right, its time for the NIRI SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE! This year, we have panels, seminars, roundtables, and speakers that cannot be beat. See for yourself. But TIME IS RUNNING…
Find out more »May 2018
Shareholder Activism Update
With more activism than ever, it’s important to be able to identify who the activists are and what makes them tick. Join these experts… Charles T. Haag, Partner, Winston Strawn Glen Orr, President, Orr Strategic Communications Jason W. Alexander, Managing Director, Okapi Partners …for an in-depth discussion of who the activists are, what motivates them and what tactics they rely on to wage their engagements.
Find out more »April 2018
IR in Today’s Evolving Financial Climate
The President and CEO NIRI National comes to Dallas on April 19th! Gary LaBranche will be here to talk about: Key issues facing IR professionals in today’s constantly changing markets NIRI’s advocacy agenda, including a report on the successful Leadership Week meetings on shareholder communications and proxy advisory firms A look forward at regulatory and legislative issues anticipated in 2018 Responding to the call for companies to make a positive contribution to society An overview of organizational developments at NIRI…
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Speed Networking & Happy Hour
Come get to know your fellow DFW NIRIans, have a drink or two, and speed network! This will be one fun and fruitful happy hour.
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Economist: 2018 Outlook
2018 Outlook By Comerica Chief Economist Robert Dye Please join us for lunch with Robert Dye, the Chief Economist for Comerica, as he gives us his expert forecast for 2018. Robert A. Dye Ph.D. is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Comerica Bank. He leads the Comerica Economics Department, which provides research and analysis vital to Comerica and its customers, as well as business leaders and policy makers throughout the country. Dye’s regular publications include the monthly U.S.…
Find out more »January 2018
ESG Disclosure: Market Trends and Strategic Opportunities
A practical, insightful and actionable look at the driving forces behind the ESG revolution and the challenges facing both issuers and investors alike. Learn how to cut through the noise and get a firm grip on the what, why and how for investor relations professionals. ************* Big Pivot, an “award-winning partnership composed of the country’s finest and most experienced investor relations and corporate communications strategists,” will share with NIRI DFW members a practical, insightful and actionable look at the driving…
Find out more »December 2017
NIRI DFW December Happy Hour!
Join us for a happy hour to kick off the holiday season. Come to Public School 972 in Addison for some great appetizers, conversation and drinks to welcome in the holiday season and the new year. NIRI DFW will be picking up the tab as a way to say thanks to all of its members. But wait, there’s more! NIRI DFW will also be giving away one copy of the Investor Relations Body of Knowledge book, which “highlights the 10 essential practice areas…
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Investor Relations Charter (IRC)
Investor Relations Charter (IRC) With Matt Brusch What Is It? Why Do You Want It? What Level Of Investment And Commitment is NIRI making to the future of our profession? Come listen to Matt Brusch, Chief Program Officer for NIRI National, discuss the IRC program and certification process. Learn why the IRC will become the foundational certification program for every investor relations professional and the ongoing development program at both the national and local levels. Have your questions answered surrounding…
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Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Teamwork between the two departments to deliver a strategic and effective message. A conversation and luncheon with Kiley Rawlins, VP Investor Relations & Communications at Michaels and Mallory Smith, Manager – Public Relations at Michaels October 27, 2017 11:30: Lunch 12:00: Presentation The Clubs at Prestonwood 15909 Preston Rd, Dallas
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