BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Perth State Chapter Luncheon LOCATION:CBA Institutional Equities, PERTH DESCRIPTION:AIRA State Chapter Luncheons are invite only and held twice yearly in each state. These events are a great opportunity to network with other Investor Relations professionals and discuss, in an informal environment, industry issues and topical subjects. This is a closed event and can only be attended by AIRA Corporate Members. An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email administration@aira.org.au . ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130523T123000 DTSTART:20130523T123000 DTEND:20130523T140000 CATEGORIES:State Chapter Functions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 LOCATION:QV1 Conference Centre, PERTH DESCRIPTION:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 is a series of briefings that will address the particular needs of listed companies outside the S&P/ASX 200. These late afternoon/early evening sessions are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of some of the important investor relations issues facing companies outside the S&P/ASX 200 regardless of their size, structure or resources. The briefings will be presented in an interactive way with the use of panel discussions and case studies to provide real life practical examples. WHO CAN ATTEND? Registration is only open to executives (i.e. CEOs, CFOs, company secretaries, dedicated investor relations managers and corporate affairs managers) from listed entities outside the S&P/ASX 200 who assume the responsibility for or require a practical understanding of investor relations principles and programmes. The briefings  have been designed so that executives at any level will benefit. TO REGISTER Registration is available below, to view the full program click here . Sponsored and co-hosted by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130523T160000 DTSTART:20130523T160000 DTEND:20130523T183000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:IR for Support Staff LOCATION:Bankwest, Perth DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE COURSE A trained executive assistant and/or investor relations co-ordinator can add significant value to the investor relations function and other senior executives within a listed entity.  To assist ASX listed entities with these critical training requirements, AIRA has developed a practical programme that supports the development of these specialised but essential skills for staff who directly or indirectly support the IR function. WHO CAN REGISTER This course can ONLY be attended by individuals who are employed in support roles from ASX listed entities i.e. executive assistant to the head of investor relations/investor relations manager, investor relations co-ordinator, executive assistant to the chief executive officer and/or chief financial officer. Other individuals from listed entities who wish to attend must be approved by AIRA. The course cannot be attended by any individual who does not fall within the above eligibility criteria. To download a copy of the course outline please click here. Sponsored by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130524T083000 DTSTART:20130524T083000 DTEND:20130524T173000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA Half-Day Symposium | The Role of Investor Relations in Proxy Voting & Shareholder Engagement LOCATION:The Establishment Hotel, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:The importance of institutional share ownership and corporate governance in ASX listed entities and the roles they play in voting at Annual General Meetings is more topical than ever before. The complexities of institutional share ownership and corporate governance makes it essential for Australian IR Practitioners to understand the impact and key issues for companies seeking to engage institutional owners on corporate governance issues. This half-day symposium will provide a platform for leading industry experts to explore the trends in proxy voting and annual general meetings, practical tips for managing the Board and senior executives during the engagement process as well as to debate these issues and their impact on ASX listed entities. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: WARWICK BRYAN, executive general manager, investor relations, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (NEW)PETER CURTIS, head of investment operations, AustralianSuper TrusteesQUENTIN DIGBY, partner, Herbert Smith Freehills GREG DOOLEY, managing director, Computershare Investor Services & Fund Services GORDON HAGART, head of ESG risk management, Future Fund MARIA LEFTAKIS, managing director, Global Proxy SolicitationSHAUN MANUELL, senior portfolio manager, AustralianSuper TrusteesCHRISTINE McLOUGHLIN, non-executive director, Whitehaven Coal Limited (NEW)DEAN PAATSCH, co-founder, Ownership MattersPLEASE NOTE: NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED AND WILL BE OFFERED ON A FIRST SERVED BASIS. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE FULL SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMME ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130531T084500 DTSTART:20130531T084500 DTEND:20130531T133000 CATEGORIES:Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Introduction to Finance Essentials for Investor Relations LOCATION:QV1 Conference Centre, PERTH DESCRIPTION:AIRA’s Introduction to Finance Essentials for Investor Relations is suited to people with little or no formal accounting training, handling financial information like annual reports or interim statements. This one day course teaches the basics of financial markets, corporate finance, financial statements and valuation. On completion of the course delegates will: Understand financial markets and the role of IR Appreciate the key players and regulatory framework Become fluent in the language of finance, including finance and accounting jargon Comprehend the drivers of investment decisions and how to communicate to achieve fair value To view the full course outline and the registration form in pdf, please click here . About the course presenter: Nicola DorlingNicola has 13 years experience working in Accounting, Finance and Corporate Strategy over many sectors. Nicola's experience in developing long term strategic plans enables her to give insights into business planning for company growth. Her experience as a master facilitator has given her a strong understanding of the dynamics of group learning. Following on from this course, AIRA’s Finance Essentials Masterclass for Investor Relations, will be held in Perth on the 7th June. For further details on the course content please click here or go the the AIRA Events page, a discount is available to delegates who pay for both courses together. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130606T090000 DTSTART:20130606T090000 DTEND:20130606T170000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Finance Essentials Masterclass for Investor Relations: Think Like an Analyst LOCATION:QV1 Conference Centre, PERTH DESCRIPTION:AIRA’s Finance Essentials Masterclass for Investor Relations: Think Like an Analyst is suited to  experienced IROs, senior financial communicators and other people in finance roles wanting a better appreciation of how financial information is used by analysts. Topics included in the course are: the role of analysts in today’s capital markets identifying value drivers forecasting and model building lessons for communicating with analysts Due to the level of the content in this program, it is only open to those who either: hold a financial qualification work in a finance based role have previously completed AIRA's Introduction to Finance Essentials for Investor Relations course(Introduction to Finance Essentials for Investor Relations is being held in Perth on the 6th June, to sign up for both courses, at a reduced rate, see the registration options below) To view the full course outline and a pdf version of the registration form, please click here. About the course presenter: Nicola DorlingNicola has 13 years experience in Accounting, Finance and Corporate Strategy over many sectors. Nicola's experience in developing long term strategic plans enables her to give insights into business planning for company growth. Her experience as a master facilitator has given her a strong understanding of the dynamics of group learning. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130607T090000 DTSTART:20130607T090000 DTEND:20130607T170000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:NZ Annual Investor Relations Update LOCATION:Craig's Investment Partners, AUCKLAND DESCRIPTION:It is evident a lot has happened in the investor relations space in New Zealand over the past twelve months - the recent IPO and subsequent listing of Might River Power (MRP) has seen a positive shift in mood of the New Zealand capital market, and in particular, retail shareholder participation which again appears to be on the increase; and the FMA has issued an in-house Guidance Note on the use of Underlying Earnings. On the buy-side the NZ Government Super Fund is establishing their own equities team and a number of boutique fund managers have been set up. At AIRA’s annual New Zealand Investor Relations Update, industry experts will talk about some new investor relations initiatives the have come about largely because of NZ market activity and discuss some of the core learnings that have arisen as a result of the MRP listing and the proposed securities law changes.  Throughout the update, delegates will gauge: A better understanding of the Regulatory environment and the relevance of the Securities Law changes for investor relations Current trends and strategies around retail shareholder targeting The importance of communicating with the media, and Key learnings around the MRP listing  Delivered through a series of keynote presentations and panel discussions, this half-day update will inform you of the key IR trends and provide some practical takeaways to use in your company. TO DOWNLOAD THE EVENT PROGRAM AND ENROLMENT FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE Please note, this seminar will be followed by the 2013 AIRA Annual Cocktail Party for NZ Listed Entities, hosted by Goldman Sachs New Zealand. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130620T120000 DTSTART:20130620T120000 DTEND:20130620T160000 CATEGORIES:Forums END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA Cocktail Party (Hosted by Goldman Sachs NZ) LOCATION:Goldman Sachs New Zealand, AUCKLAND DESCRIPTION:Attendance: An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email  administration@aira.org.au. Held annually, AIRA's Auckland Cocktail Party hosted by Goldman Sachs New Zealand is an opportunity for New Zealand-based investor relations practitioners to get together to hear about and exchange ideas on current investor relations and markets-related issues. This event will include a presentation by a Guest-speaker. More information about this event be distributed shortly.   ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130620T173000 DTSTART:20130620T173000 DTEND:20130620T193000 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Professional Development Update | Effective Investor Relations Practices LOCATION:UNSW Sydney CBD Campus, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:AIRA’s inaugural Professional Development Update on Effective Investor Relations Practices provides attendees the opportunity to learn from past award winners and senior investor relations professionals who will talk candidly about their investor relations strategies and how they have developed relationships with their key stakeholders – whether it be the investment community, senior management or the media – to ensure they are recognised as a trusted and credible point of contact within their respective companies. The seminar not only allows attendees to benchmark current practices with those who have been recognised by the investment community as setting the bar when it comes to investor relations practice but also provides them with the chance to further explore new initiatives and forward thinking investor relations trends. Delivered through a series of panel sessions, the seminar provides focus on contemporary investor relations topics that are at the forefront of discussions had at a number of AIRA events recently including State Chapter luncheons and Large Cap Dinners. The programme includes sessions on: The latest thinking on managing market expectations New technology – including IR Apps and social media, and Effectively managing the executive team and the Board Register now to hear experts from the IR community discuss their award winning IR programs and strategies, and how students can integrate these proven practices into their own investor relations activities. A 20% discount is available to students who register to attend AIRA’s Professional Development Update and Capital Markets Half-Day Walking Tour at the same time. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130626T121500 DTSTART:20130626T121500 DTEND:20130626T170000 CATEGORIES:Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Capital Markets Half-Day Walking Tour LOCATION:TBC (Sydney), SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:Untitled Document Limited Spaces Available ABOUT THE TOUR: Visiting the offices of some of Australia’s leading market participants, AIRA’s inaugural half-day  capital markets walking tour will provide attendees with behind the scenes access to see first-hand the intricate workings of these organisations and gain a better understanding of their function in the equity and debt capital markets as well as the investment process.  Presentations will also be given at the three different locations by Deutsche Bank, ASX, Computershare, HSBC Custodians and Institutional Shareholder Services. Key experiences and learnings will be: Explanation of equity and debt capital markets and who does what The buzz of a large trading floor at ‘market open’ A demonstration of ASX trading systems including the SMARTS market surveillance system From the registrar, you will learn about the settlement process between the ASX and a share registrar Gain a thorough understanding of the key relationships in the proxy voting process and understand how the key parties interact – the custodian, proxy advisory firm, electronic proxy voting platform and the registrar.   Spaces are limited, so book yours now! Please click here to download a hard copy registration form ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130627T084500 DTSTART:20130627T084500 DTEND:20130628T134500 CATEGORIES:Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Write For Impact - Business Writing Essentials LOCATION:Online , e-Learning DESCRIPTION:This online, step-by-step learning program allows you to work through at your own pace. It acts as a kind of mentor to encourage you to gain essential knowledge of business writing and grammar. With useful study notes, quizzes and stories, you will always feel supported...plus we'll ensure it's not dry and boring! Delivered through two different modules: Business Writing takes you through five steps that apply to every kind of writing you do, and then helps you to apply them. There are 10 modules which we will send you over 10 weeks. You assess your own skills at the beginning and end to see how much you have applied. Business Grammar covers the foundation knowledge you need to write confidently and consistently. You can choose to access the nine modules once a week, like Business Writing, or just use them as you need them to refresh your grammar knowledge and spelling. Each module gives you step-by-step resources, knowledge sharing (via our monthly newsletter, LinkedIn and Twitter profiles) and online support. Our five steps for reader centred writing will help you to quickly... Set a clear purpose and think about your purpose Know your readers and identify their different interests Gather your content and do some preparation Draft your message to get the action you want Edit for impact -review before you send An Introduction to Write For Impact... About the Course Facilitators: Greg, with a BA (ANU) and MBA (Macquarie) has 20+ years experience as a communications executive and an external adviser to business and government. He was Communications Director with two large government business enterprises. Today, his consulting clients include many blue chip organisations. Greg teaches communication person-to-person for senior executives, as a counsel and coach. He’s great at communication planning and strategy, and the translation of this into clear, effective speaking and writing across all media. Greg has managed complex, high-stakes issues with internal and external stakeholders and interest groups. He is an occasional lecturer at the University of Newcastle Patricia, with a BA (Hons), DipEd (Syd) and PhD (UNSW), has combined research and practice in communication throughout a career of 30+ years. This includes being a high school English teacher and then education lecturer in English Curriculum. As Fulbright Scholar, Head of Research for ABC Television and Professor of Communication, Patricia has researched children and television and telephone users and consulted with governments and businesses to engage communities online. She is author of The Lively Audience (as Patricia Palmer). ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130628T000000 DTSTART:20130628T000000 DTEND:20150529T000000 CATEGORIES:e-Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA / ASX Large Cap Roundtable LOCATION:Australian Securities Exchange, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand, AIRA will again be holding two large cap roundtable seminars this year. Held in association with the ASX, these lunchtime discussion style seminars will address current topics applicable to large cap companies. Further information on this seminar will be available soon. Who can attend The event can only be attended by senior investor relations professionals from companies within the S&P/ASX 200.  Attendance is by invitation only. If you would like to know whether you qualify for this event please email administration@aira.org.au or call the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100. Sponsored and co-hosted by ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130710T123000 DTSTART:20130710T123000 DTEND:20130710T141500 CATEGORIES:Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA Melbourne Chapter Lunch LOCATION:TBC (Melbourne), MELBOURNE DESCRIPTION:Attendance: An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email  administration@aira.org.au. Held twice each year, AIRA's Melbourne Chapter Lunch is hosted by local corporate members.  It is an opportunity for Melbourne based investor relations practitioners to get together to hear about and exchange ideas on current investor relations and markets-related issues. More information about this event be distributed shortly.   ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130917T123000 DTSTART:20130917T123000 DTEND:20130917T140000 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 LOCATION:TBC (Melbourne), MELBOURNE DESCRIPTION:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 is a series of briefings that will address the particular needs of listed companies outside the S&P/ASX 200. These late afternoon/early evening sessions are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of some of the important investor relations issues facing companies outside the S&P/ASX 200 regardless of their size, structure or resources. The briefings will be presented in an interactive way with the use of panel discussions and case studies to provide real life practical examples. WHO CAN ATTEND? Registration is only open to executives (i.e. CEOs, CFOs, company secretaries, dedicated investor relations managers and corporate affairs managers) from listed entities outside the S&P/ASX 200 who assume the responsibility for or require a practical understanding of investor relations principles and programmes. The briefings  have been designed so that executives at any level will benefit. TO REGISTER Registration is available below, a full program outline will be available soon. Sponsored and co-hosted by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130917T160000 DTSTART:20130917T160000 DTEND:20130917T183000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Sydney State Chapter Luncheon LOCATION:GPT Group, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:AIRA State Chapter Luncheons are invite only and held twice yearly in each state. These events are a great opportunity to network with other Investor Relations professionals and discuss, in an informal environment, industry issues and topical subjects. This is a closed event and can only be attended by AIRA Corporate Members. An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email administration@aira.org.au . ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130918T123000 DTSTART:20130918T123000 DTEND:20130918T140000 CATEGORIES:State Chapter Functions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 LOCATION:Australian Securities Exchange, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 is a series of briefings that will address the particular needs of listed companies outside the S&P/ASX 200. These late afternoon/early evening sessions are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of some of the important investor relations issues facing companies outside the S&P/ASX 200 regardless of their size, structure or resources. The briefings will be presented in an interactive way with the use of panel discussions and case studies to provide real life practical examples. WHO CAN ATTEND? Registration is only open to executives (i.e. CEOs, CFOs, company secretaries, dedicated investor relations managers and corporate affairs managers) from listed entities outside the S&P/ASX 200 who assume the responsibility for or require a practical understanding of investor relations principles and programmes. The briefings  have been designed so that executives at any level will benefit. TO REGISTER Registration is available below, a full program outline will be available soon. Sponsored and co-hosted by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130918T160000 DTSTART:20130918T160000 DTEND:20130918T183000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Adelaide State Chapter Luncheon LOCATION:Envestra, ADELAIDE DESCRIPTION:AIRA State Chapter Luncheons are invite only and held twice yearly in each state. These events are a great opportunity to network with other Investor Relations professionals and discuss, in an informal environment, industry issues and topical subjects. This is a closed event and can only be attended by AIRA Corporate Members. An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email administration@aira.org.au . ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130919T123000 DTSTART:20130919T123000 DTEND:20130919T140000 CATEGORIES:State Chapter Functions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA Brisbane Chapter Lunch LOCATION:TBC (Brisbane), BRISBANE DESCRIPTION:Attendance: An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email  administration@aira.org.au. Held twice each year, AIRA's Brisbane Chapter Lunch is hosted by local corporate members.  It is an opportunity for Brisbane based investor relations practitioners to get together to hear about and exchange ideas on current investor relations and markets-related issues. More information about this event be distributed shortly.   ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130924T123000 DTSTART:20130924T123000 DTEND:20130924T140000 CATEGORIES:Networking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 LOCATION:RBS Morgans, BRISBANE DESCRIPTION:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 is a series of briefings that will address the particular needs of listed companies outside the S&P/ASX 200. These late afternoon/early evening sessions are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of some of the important investor relations issues facing companies outside the S&P/ASX 200 regardless of their size, structure or resources. The briefings will be presented in an interactive way with the use of panel discussions and case studies to provide real life practical examples. WHO CAN ATTEND? Registration is only open to executives (i.e. CEOs, CFOs, company secretaries, dedicated investor relations managers and corporate affairs managers) from listed entities outside the S&P/ASX 200 who assume the responsibility for or require a practical understanding of investor relations principles and programmes. The briefings  have been designed so that executives at any level will benefit. TO REGISTER Registration is available below, a full program outline will be available soon. Sponsored and co-hosted by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130924T160000 DTSTART:20130924T160000 DTEND:20130924T183000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 LOCATION:TBC (Perth), PERTH DESCRIPTION:Investor Relations Hot Topics 2013 is a series of briefings that will address the particular needs of listed companies outside the S&P/ASX 200. These late afternoon/early evening sessions are designed to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of some of the important investor relations issues facing companies outside the S&P/ASX 200 regardless of their size, structure or resources. The briefings will be presented in an interactive way with the use of panel discussions and case studies to provide real life practical examples. WHO CAN ATTEND? Registration is only open to executives (i.e. CEOs, CFOs, company secretaries, dedicated investor relations managers and corporate affairs managers) from listed entities outside the S&P/ASX 200 who assume the responsibility for or require a practical understanding of investor relations principles and programmes. The briefings  have been designed so that executives at any level will benefit. TO REGISTER Registration is available below, a full program outline will be available soon. Sponsored and co-hosted by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130925T160000 DTSTART:20130925T160000 DTEND:20130925T183000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:New Zealand State Chapter Luncheon LOCATION:Telecom NZ, AUCKLAND DESCRIPTION:*Please note there will also be an opportunity to join the luncheon from Wellington via video conference hosted by Chorus* AIRA State Chapter Luncheons are invite only and held twice yearly in each state. These events are a great opportunity to network with other Investor Relations professionals and discuss, in an informal environment, industry issues and topical subjects. This is a closed event and can only be attended by AIRA Corporate Members. An invitation will be circulated ahead of the date. If you would like more information about this event please contact the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100 or email administration@aira.org.au . ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130926T123000 DTSTART:20130926T123000 DTEND:20130926T140000 CATEGORIES:State Chapter Functions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:IR for Support Staff LOCATION:CBA Institutional Equities, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE COURSE A trained executive assistant and/or investor relations co-ordinator can add significant value to the investor relations function and other senior executives within a listed entity.  To assist ASX listed entities with these critical training requirements, AIRA has developed a practical programme that supports the development of these specialised but essential skills for staff who directly or indirectly support the IR function. WHO CAN REGISTER This course can ONLY be attended by individuals who are employed in support roles from ASX listed entities i.e. executive assistant to the head of investor relations/investor relations manager, investor relations co-ordinator, executive assistant to the chief executive officer and/or chief financial officer. Other individuals from listed entities who wish to attend must be approved by AIRA. The course cannot be attended by any individual who does not fall within the above eligibility criteria. To download a copy of the course outline please click here. Sponsored by: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20130927T083000 DTSTART:20130927T083000 DTEND:20130927T173000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Diploma of Investor Relations LOCATION:Melbourne Business School, MELBOURNE DESCRIPTION:AIRA's Diploma of Investor Relations offers insights into some of the key issues in investor relations and provides valuable learning which participants can apply in their role. Day one has been specifically designed as a stand alone course for those new or recently appointed to their first IR role. By the end of the day, participants will have the tools and techniques to run an annual IR program within the myriad of regulation and understand the needs of all stakeholders.Days two and three have been developed as an intensive course for experienced investor relations professionals or individuals who have completed Day 1 as a stand-alone course. A combination of presentations and case studies will assist practitioners to explore recent developments and current IR issues.On completing all three days of the course, participants may complete a one hour online exam. On passing this exam individuals will be awarded with a Diploma of Investor Relations by the Australasian Investor Relations Association and may use DipInvRel post-nominals. To download a copy of the course outline please click here For further information about the Diploma of Investor Relations Examination, please click here.   ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131009T081500 DTSTART:20131009T081500 DTEND:20131011T170000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA / ASX Large Cap Roundtable LOCATION:Goldman Sachs Australia, MELBOURNE DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand, AIRA will again be holding two large cap roundtable seminars this year. Held in association with the ASX, these lunchtime discussion style seminars will address current topics applicable to large cap companies. Further information on this seminar will be available soon. Who can attend The event can only be attended by senior investor relations professionals from companies within the S&P/ASX 200.  Attendance is by invitation only. If you would like to know whether you qualify for this event please email administration@aira.org.au or call the AIRA Secretariat on (02) 9872 9100. Sponsored and co-hosted by ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131017T123000 DTSTART:20131017T123000 DTEND:20131017T141500 CATEGORIES:Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:Finance Essentials Masterclass for Investor Relations: Think Like an Analyst LOCATION:UNSW Sydney CBD Campus, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:AIRA's Finance Essentials Masterclass for Investor Relations: Think Like an Analyst is suited to experienced IROs, senior financial communicators and other people in finance roles wanting a better appreciation of how financial information if used by analysts. Topics included in this course are: the role of analysts in today's capital markets identifying value drivers forecasting and model building lessons for communicating with analysts Due to the level of content in this program, it is only available to those who either: hold a financial qualification work in a finance-based role have previously completed AIRA's Introduction to Finance Essentials for Investor Relations course(Finance Essentials for Investor Relations is being held in Melbourne on the 21st March and in Perth on the 6th June, for details of these courses and the reduced rate available to delegates that sign up for both finance courses, please see the AIRA events page or click here) To view the full course outline and registration form in pdf, please click here . About the course presenter: Nicola DorlingNicola has 13 years experience working in Accounting, Finance and Corporate Stategy over many sectors. Nicola's experience in developing long term strategic plans enables her to give insights into business planning for company growth. Her experience as a master facilitator has given her a strong understanding of the dynamics of group learning. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131114T090000 DTSTART:20131114T090000 DTEND:20131114T170000 CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:2013 AIRA Annual General Meeting LOCATION:TBC (Sydney), SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:Watch this space. More Information to come. ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131119T150000 DTSTART:20131119T150000 DTEND:20131119T153000 CATEGORIES:Briefings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:AIRA 2013 Annual Conference LOCATION:The Westin Hotel, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION:More information available shortly..... ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131120T083000 DTSTART:20131120T083000 DTEND:20131120T170000 CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:@aira.org.au SUMMARY:2013 Australasian Investor Relations Awards & Gala Dinner LOCATION:The Westin Hotel, SYDNEY DESCRIPTION: ORGANIZER:AIRA DTSTAMP:20131120T183000 DTSTART:20131120T183000 DTEND:20131120T223000 CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR