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The anniversary conference was once again a forum for topical information and updates around the subject of investor relations. |
The Investor Relations Conference organized by SIX Swiss Exchange has now been an annual fixture for all of ten years. On 30 November 2016, around 90 customers listened to interesting perspectives on topical issues within the investor relations community.
"We are delighted that the conference remains so popular after all this time and is an established information and networking event for the community," comments Andrea von Bartenwerffer, Head Account Management Issuer Relations. "We are committed to providing practical information, case studies and workshops to support customers - not just at the conference, but throughout the year."
Practical examples about increasing capital market attention
The anniversary conference was opened by Chris Landis, Division CEO Swiss Exchange and Andrea von Bartenwerffer, who presented selected highlights from 2007. The spotlight then turned again to current events, with an update on current financial market regulation from Rodolfo Straub, Head SIX Exchange Regulation. A panel discussion rounded off the morning activities, chaired by Hugo Bigi
. Christian Bahr from SIX Swiss Exchange; Jean-Luc de Buman from SGS; Marc Hänni from Vontobel Asset Management and Christoph Seiler from Jungfraubahn Holding gave practical examples of how to attract attention and improve visibility on the capital market. Important factors include a strong online presence and using other modern communication channels, the availability of new information and events that you will be attending or organizing, all with a view to making contact with investors. Personal meetings with investors and analysts are also very important.
Christian Bahr, SIX Swiss Exchange, Jean-Luc de Buman, SGS, Marc Hänni,
Vontobel Asset Management, Christoph Seiler, Jungfraubahn Holding and
Moderator Hugo Bigi (f.l.)
The art of thinking clearly
In the afternoon, customers were free to choose from a range of workshops on different topics of interest. Silvia Meier from SIX Exchange Regulation looked at current issues linked to ad hoc publicity. The workshop run by Valeria Ceccarelli from SIX Swiss Exchange and John Feigl of Deloitte presented a practical investor relations guide on fixed income products. Meanwhile Petra Nix from the eponymous Petranix explained how to win investors with a convincing equity story.
The tenth Investor Relations Conference concluded in style with a presentation by bestselling author and businessman Rolf Dobelli on "The art of thinking clearly". Drawing on fascinating and entertaining examples, Rolf Dobelli explained how we underestimate the importance of coincidences and overestimate our abilities. Rolf Dobelli believes that people are prone to 120 misconceptions, including the "base-rate neglect" and the "because justification".
Numerous benefits for equity issuers
A listing on SIX Swiss Exchange provides companies with access to strongly capitalized Swiss and international investors. In addition, SIX Swiss Exchange makes things as simple as possible for them with first-class, needs-oriented services. Visit the SIX Swiss Exchange website for information about the range of services for issuers provided by SIX Swiss Exchange and about the visibility initiative "Stage Program".
