The IIAC has created a dedicated COVID-19 webpage to keep members apprised of information on the pandemic. The webpage houses links to materials issued by the federal, provincial and municipal governments, international agencies, public health authorities, regulators, exchanges and the IIAC. It is being updated on an ongoing basis.
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IIAC seeks nominations for the 2020 IIAC Top Under 40 Award – Deadline Extended
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.
The caliber of past nominees and Award recipients has been truly excellent and portends a bright future for the securities industry. Their passion for the investment business and commitment to giving back is worthy of acclaim. We are calling on members of the public to put forth the names of outstanding individuals for consideration for this year’s Award. Submit your nomination by clicking HERE.
Please note the deadline has been extended and nominations will now be accepted until 5:00 pm ET on August 28, 2020.
Information on the eligibility and selection criteria, and the nomination process, is available here.
Help us recognize the outstanding efforts of our industry’s younger generation. Be sure to submit your nomination by August 28th.
Remembering Robert Gouinlock (1929 – 2020)
In Memoriam: It is with deep regret we observe the passing of Robert Gouinlock.
Robert was a respected and accomplished member of the investment community, and often consulted for his expertise. He was a participant on many industry committees and a founding Governor of the Canadian Securities Institute.
Robert first joined his father at Bell Gouinlock (which later merged with Pemberton Houston Willoughby) where he spent most of his career. In 1989, when Pemberton was absorbed into RBC Dominion Securities, Robert discovered the joy of working with people as an investment adviser. He served as Chair of the Investment Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Toronto and was proud to be a recipient of the Order of the Diocese of Toronto.
Robert retired in 2001.
The IIAC wishes to express their deepest condolences to Robert’s family.
Remembering Benoit Lauzé (1964 – 2020)
In Memoriam: It is with profound sadness we observe the passing of Benoit Lauzé, after a long struggle with cancer.
Benoit was a much-admired member of the investment community, and a respected member of the IIAC Board of Directors. His presence will be profoundly missed.
Benoit spent much of his career at CIBC Wood Gundy in Toronto. After a move back to Montreal, he joined the Investment Banking Department of CIBC, gradually assuming different leadership roles, before returning to Toronto as Head of CIBC’s Equity Capital Markets desk.
In both his professional and personal life Benoit was known for his enthusiasm and passion, his keen mind, and his collaborative ways.
His contributions to the functioning of the IIAC board will continue to be felt in the ongoing camaraderie and dedication of its members.
The IIAC wishes to express their deepest condolences to Benoit’s family.
Essential Services status for investment industry, provinces of Ontario and Quebec, British Columbia
• The Government of Quebec has confirmed that investment dealers are included in essential services.
• The Government of Ontario has confirmed that investment dealers are included in essential services.
This status gives firms the ability to access their facilities, and to continue to serve their clients. However, it does not mandate personnel to be on-site. The IIAC is continuing operations with staff working from home, and visits to the office carried out only as strictly necessary.
The essential services lists for both provinces can be found at the links below.
Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces
IIROC’s communication regarding Ontario essential services can be found at the link below, including confirmation that the “capital markets” item in the essential services list published covers the operations of IIROC-member investment dealers. Investment dealers in Quebec have received a similar carve-out as an essential service.
https://www.iiroc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
*Update: March 27, 2020
The B.C. government has declared capital markets, including the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), to be essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information see link below:
We hope all our members are safe and well.
Ian C. W. Russell, FCSI
President and CEO
Structural change in investment industry will break loose this coming year as competitive conditions intensify
My latest President’s Letter describes the difficulties for small and mid-sized dealers to access external capital to build operating scale to compete in the retail marketplace. The impending changes toward regulatory consolidation, such as SRO amalgamation, and related significant cost-savings, will place even more competitive pressures on small firms. Regulators need to redouble efforts to focus on proportionate regulation and “scalability” versions of core regulations.
You can click here to read my Letter.
IIAC Securities Industry & Capital Markets Chartbook 2009-2018
The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is pleased to provide this Chartbook illustrating the major trends shaping Canada’s securities industry and capital markets over the past decade.
Through the financial crisis industry performance suffered as investment dealers succumbed to market headwinds and unfavourable business conditions. The result was a significant restructuring of Canada’s securities industry marked by dealer consolidation, reduced employment and changes to dealer business models.
However, the industry has proven resilient, not only regaining lost ground but achieving new heights on many notable fronts.
The IIAC Chartbook illustrations reveal that the industry has played a pivotal role in expanding Canadian financial markets over the past decade and supporting the growing capital needs of the country’s governments and businesses – essential building blocks for a prosperous economy. With more than $2.5 trillion in client assets under management the industry has become a key channel for accumulating and growing investor savings.
Changing demographics, new regulations, market and macroeconomic uncertainty and the growth of digital-advice and Financial Technology (Fintech) will be just some of the forces to shape the Canadian securities industry in the years ahead. The IIAC will monitor closely how the industry confronts these challenges and we look forward to sharing our observations in a future edition of this Chartbook.
Click here to access the Chartbook.
IIAC Congratulates the 2019 Investment Industry Hall of Fame Inductees, as well as the IIAC Top Under 40 Award Winner Devan Legare
The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is proud to announce that last night at a gala dinner, five leaders of business were inducted into the Investment Industry Hall of Fame.
“Last night, we paid tribute to five executives who have distinguished themselves through talent, leadership and integrity in Canada’s investment industry,” said Ian Russell, IIAC President and CEO. “Each one is a trailblazer whose contributions to the industry, the country and communities have set them apart. It is a distinct honour to induct each of them into the Investment Industry Hall of Fame.”
IIAC Announces 2019 Top Under 40 Award Finalists
The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) is proud to announce the 2019 finalists for the IIAC Top Under 40 Award:
• Korina Fandrick, Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
• Devan Legare, Manulife Securities Incorporated
• Jason Pereira, IPC Securities Corp
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 industry. There were many outstanding candidates this year, making for an extremely competitive process.
This year, the IIAC Top Under 40 Award is being combined with our Investment Industry Hall of Fame Gala on October 24th in Toronto, to create a fantastic celebratory event for the industry. The three finalists will be recognized at the Hall of Fame Gala and the winner will be announced and invited on stage.
Op-Ed: Changing the game on cross-border data processing
Why strengthening personal data protections poses a looming challenge for the Canadian investment industry. Click here to read my latest op-ed in Investment Executive.
