FAQ:Investor Relations Professional

What is an IRP?

This is an acronym for an Investor Relations Professional. More information about what qualifies someone as an IRP can be found here.

I no longer do promotions but have in the past. Do I need to sign up for this?

If you are required to make disclosures under Rule 17(b), then you then you meet iHub's requirements to become an IRP. When and whether you are required by law to disclose is something that should be discussed with your legal counsel.

This is bull! I shouldn't have to pay more than anyone else because I'm creating market awareness for a company! I'm helping the people on your site by promoting this company!

You are using iHub for commercial purposes. The modest fee allows you to use the site and to make your legally required disclosures. You cannot post on iHub for purposes of fulfilling your compensated awareness campaign without being an IRP.

I'm a promoter but refuse to pay the additional fees. I just won't talk about any of my stocks on iHub.

No disclaimers other than the ones in the IRP pages will be allowed. If you choose to bypass the system and post about a company you are being compensated to promote, you will likely receive a long suspension at minimum.

Where can I find a list of the IRPs?

Here.

This guy is an IRP and I asked if he was promoting the company I'm in and it was deleted?!?!?!

Many IRPs also post on boards they have not been compensated to promote. Go to their profile, click on the golden triangle and check their Disclosures. If the company is not listed, then it is off topic for the board as there has been no disclosure.

I know this lady is an IRP, but she hasn't signed up for the program. What do I do?

If it's conjecture on your part, then please keep it to yourself. If you have hard facts, then please send links documenting the connections to Matt. Do not post about it on the boards.