KUWAIT: In collaboration with the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) and its Kuwait chapter, Boursa Kuwait organized an interactive seminar on digital innovation and its impact on the investor relations (IR) function at its premises on Sunday, September 29, 2024, as part of its efforts to enhance the field of IR and its practices as well as improve the transparency of communications with prospective and current local and international investors and other stakeholders. The event kicked off with a session on digital innovation from Smart Media: The Annual Report Company’s Chief Operating Officer Malshini Silva, which provided insights into the latest advancements in crafting annual reports, sustainability reports and other forms of corporate reporting, shedding light on how to turn these traditional reports into advanced interactive solutions. Silva also highlighted the importance of digital innovation to IR professionals and practitioners, as it has become essential for communications with stakeholders, improving transparency and creating long-term value for companies.
Silva also added that adopting cutting-edge digital tools and strategies empowers IR teams to deliver timely, relevant, and personalized information, fostering deeper connections with investors and analysts. Silva was followed by Andrey Kozhevnikov, the Chief Executive Officer of Fanda, who presided over an informative panel on digital interaction with stakeholders, looking at the variety of wa.