Greek IR awards 2008-2009

Capital Link continues the Investor Relations Awards concept (Annual IR Awards®) with main objective to identify and publicly acknowledge those companies and individuals who adopt and follow high standards in the fields of Corporate Governance, Financial Disclosure and Investor Relations. Additionally, to raise the profile and significance of the Investor Relations function among listed companies and contribute to its further development in Greece.
The 2008 Greek IR Awards will be presented on April 6th, 2009 at a special ceremony at AIGLI ZAPPEION (Conference Room:OLYMPIA) at 6:00 pm. The Chairman of the Athens Exchange, Spyros Capralos will present the "Grand IR Award".
The IR Awards are organized by Capital Link with the support of FTSE, EFAMA – the European Fund Asset Management Association, the Athens Exchange, the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, the Association of Greek Institutional Investors, the Union of Listed Companies, the Hellenic Bank Association, the Association of Athens Stock Exchange Members, Hellenic Association of Certified Stockmarket Analysts (HACSA), the Internet Investors Association (SED), SEDYKA and the Hellenic Bankers Association -UK
The Awards are based on nominations and voting carried out by a Committee of 33 market participants from different segments of the market, which include members from the 9 largest securities firms in Greece (3 from the private securities firms), the 6 largest mutual fund management companies in Greece, 10 financial journalists and 8 foreign institutional investors and analysts.
The collection and evaluation of the Nominating Committee is guaranteed by the international well known audit firm DELOITTE in conjuction with the Law Office of Dr. Tsianoulis & Partners in order to ensure the transparency of the procedure.
The Financial Mirror is the media sponsor for Cyprus.