Supporting listed entities with investor relations and market interactions.
Sydney/Auckland, February 28, 2025 - The Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA) is delighted to welcome the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) as our inaugural New Zealand Partner to support listed entities with their capital market interactions.
This Partnership represents a strategic collaboration between AIRA and NZX fostering cross-Tasman engagement and providing NZ listed entities with enhanced access to education, tools and resources to strengthen their capital market interactions.
We value the expertise and experience of NZX as we continue to build and strengthen market confidence among listed entities in New Zealand and emphasise the importance of good investor relations practice to improve shareholder value.
AIRA CEO, Ian Matheson commented, "AIRA’s collaboration with NZX will ensure that all listed entities in New Zealand have access to training, research, and tools that elevate the professionalism and standards of investor relations, ultimately driving greater shareholder value."
NZX CEO, Mark Peterson said; “At NZX, we recognise the crucial role investor relations plays in ensuring listed companies effectively communicate their strategy, performance, and growth opportunities to investors. We look forward to supporting the growth of investor relations practices across the NZX-listed community and fostering stronger connections between companies and their stakeholders."
For further information, please contact:
Australasian Investor Relations Association
Ian Matheson
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
+61 2 9872 9100
NZX Limited
Simon Beattie
General Manager Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
[email protected]
+64 21 702 694
About AIRA
The Australasian Investor Relations Association (AIRA) was established in 2001 to advance the awareness of and best practice in investor relations in Australia and New Zealand and thereby improve the relationship between listed entities and the investment community.
The Association's 160 corporate members now represent over A$1.2 trillion of market capitalisation, over 80% of the total market capitalisation of companies listed on ASX.
For more information, visit www.australasianir.com.au
About NZX
NZX operates New Zealand’s equity, funds, derivatives energy and carbon markets. To support the growth of our markets, we provide trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services for our customers. We also have a funds management business Smart and advisory platform NZX Wealth Technologies.
NZX’s success is driven by our commitment to connecting people, businesses and capital. Our vision is to be a trusted New Zealand business delivering sustainable wealth, value and opportunities for all.
For more information, visit www.nzx.com