NIRI Philadelphia Code of Ethics
Guiding Principles for Investor Relations Professionals
The following Code of Ethics outlines the standards of professionalism, integrity, and conduct expected of every regular member of the National Investor Relations Institute. These principles ensure that Investor Relations professionals uphold transparency, ethical behavior, and responsibility across all aspects of their work.
Maintain my integrity and credibility by practicing investor relations in accordance with the highest legal and ethical standards.
Avoid even the appearance of professional impropriety and act as an advisor to colleagues to avoid unethical, questionable, or inappropriate behavior or situations.
Recognize that the integrity of the capital markets is based on transparency of relevant financial and non-financial corporate information, and will to the best of my ability and knowledge work to ensure that my company or client fully and fairly discloses this important information.
Provide analysts, institutional and individual investors, and the media fair and equal access to corporate information.
Honor my obligation to serve the interest of shareholders and other stakeholders
Discharge my responsibilities completely and competently by keeping myself abreast of the affairs of my company or client as well as the laws and regulations affecting the practice of investor relations.
Maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of my work for my company or client company.
Not use confidential information acquired in the course of my work for my personal advantage nor for the advantage of related parties.
Exercise independent judgment in the conduct of my duties and responsibilities on behalf of my company or client.
Avoid any professional/business relationships that might affect, or be perceived to potentially affect, my ethical practice of investor relations.
Report to appropriate company authorities if I suspect or recognize fraudulent or illegal acts within the company.
Represent myself in a reputable and dignified manner that reflects the professional stature of investor relations, and comply with the provisions of NIRI’s Participation and Engagement Code of Conduct and NIRI’s eGroups Code of Conduct.
