According to a survey by SMU and the Investor Relations Professionals Association (Singapore), investor relations functions are becoming increasingly important among Singapore-listed firms, but the resources put into it vary across companies of different sizes. According to the survey, 69 per cent of investor relations officers attend C-suite management meetings, reflecting the importance of the investor relations role. However, the survey reflects a significant disparity between mid- to large-cap and small-cap companies – 94 per cent of large- and mid-cap firms have a dedicated investor relations officer, while only 32 per cent of small-cap firms have the same.