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• The IIAC Proudly Presents the Nominees for the 2018 IIAC Top Under 40 Award (IIAC Blog)
  

  The IIAC Proudly Presents the Nominees for the 2018 IIAC Top Under 40 Award (IIAC Blog)

  September 24, 2018 by Ian Russell

  The IIAC Top Under 40 Award recognizes and celebrates the new generation of highly motivated and talented young professionals whose drive, dedication, personal and professional qualities and accomplishments have brought distinction to the investment/financial industry.

  Please join me in congratulating the 2018 nominees. They are featured in full-page ads in the October editions of Investment Executive and Finance et Investissement. 

  The nominees will be formally recognized at the IIAC Top Under 40 Award Luncheon on October 25, 2018 in Toronto, where the 2018 Award recipient will be announced. 

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• BNN Bloomberg Interview: The Future of Independent Dealers in Canada
  BNN Bloomberg Interview: The Future of Independent Dealers in Canada

  September 6, 2018 by Ian Russell

• The Future of the Independent Dealer (IIAC Blog)
  

  The Future of the Independent Dealer (IIAC Blog)

  September 6, 2018 by Ian Russell

  In my latest President’s Letter, I describe an optimistic future for the mid-sized and small independent dealers in the investment industry, despite uncertain and competitive market conditions. This is an encouraging outcome as the small dealers are vital to the depth and diversity of our capital markets. The independent dealers will build on the tight management of costs, adept application of technology, and business targeted to strategic niche markets. The independent retail firms will benefit from continued robust wealth markets, while institutional firms will have a tougher journey, but find success diversifying investment banking across … Continue reading →