Quality in IR translation is critical because the material is scrutinised by professional investors, analysts and regulatory authorities. Ensuring the highest quality requires systematic processes, the right expertise and professional tools that guarantee accuracy, consistent terminology and precise communication.
Use specialised IR translators
Choose translators with documented experience in IR and financial translation, an understanding of IFRS standards and key financial metrics, as well as knowledge of how listed companies communicate with the market. At least ten years’ experience in financial translation is a reasonable requirement for IR material. The translator must understand both technical financial information and how it should be communicated to build trust with investors. This requires both financial expertise and sensitivity for tone and messaging in investor communications.
Apply the four-eyes principle
Always have at least two financial experts review IR translations. The first translator translates the text carefully whilst the second expert reviews the translation against the original and verifies that financial terms, key figures and information are correctly rendered. This minimises the risk of errors that could mislead the market. For central texts such as CEO statements and company presentations, an experienced copywriter should refine the translation to ensure optimal tone, flow and messaging that resonates with the target audience.
Use professional tools and processes
Professional translation tools with client-specific term bases ensure consistent translation of financial terms throughout all IR communications. Translation memories reuse previously translated phrases which increases consistency and efficiency between reports. ICR platforms (In-Country Review) allow the client’s internal IR team and financial experts to review and validate the translation before publication. This ensures that terminology and messaging are perfectly aligned. Fluid Translation is an experienced translation partner that specialises in the translation of IR documentation and operates according to ISO standards with ISO-certified system support to guarantee systematic quality. We offer secure data handling with encrypted transmission and confidentiality agreements as standard, as IR materials are often translated before publication. With 20 years’ experience and dedicated IFRS experts, we deliver IR translation that builds trust in the capital markets.