IFIC announces board of directors for 2018-2019

TORONTO, Sept. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce the members of its Board of Directors for 2018-2019. 

IFIC welcomed two new directors. Bill Packham, President & CEO, Aviso Wealth Inc. was elected to the board for a three-year term. Johanne Blanchard, Vice President and Legal Counsel, Investors Group Financial Services was appointed to the IFIC board. She was elected Second Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Conseil des fonds d’investissement de Québec (CFIQ) last month.

Following is the full list of the IFIC Board of Directors for 2018-2019

• Ross F. Kappele (Chair), EVP & Head of Distribution, BMO Asset Management Canada
• Carol Lynde (1st Vice Chair), President & COO, Bridgehouse Asset Managers
• John Adams (Past Chair), CEO, PFSL Investments Canada
• Karen Adams, President & CEO, Fundserv
• George Aguiar, President & CEO, GP Wealth Management Corporation
• Johanne Blanchard, Vice President and Legal Counsel
• Stéphane Blanchette, Executive Vice President, CCO & CFO, Investia Financial Services Inc.
• Paul C. Bourque, President & CEO, The Investment Funds Institute of Canada
• Sian Burgess, SVP, Fund Oversight, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC
• Marc Cevey, CEO, HSBC Global Asset Management (Canada)
• Doug Coulter, President, RBC Global Asset Management Inc.
• Jonathan Durocher, President, National Bank Investments
• Chris Enright, President & Managing Director, Aligned Capital Partners Inc.
• Judy Goldring, EVP, COO, AGF Investments Inc.
• Glen Gowland, SVP and Head, Asset Management, Scotiabank
• Stuart Graham, President & Managing Director, PIMCO Canada
• Duane Green, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton Investments Canada
• Rick Headrick, President, Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc.
• Daniel Labonté, EVP, Member Experience, MD Financial Management Inc.
• Bernard Letendre, Head of Wealth and Asset Management, Canada, Manulife; President & CEO, Manulife Investments
• Damon Murchison, Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Distribution, Mackenzie Investments
• Bill Packham, President & CEO, Aviso Wealth
• David Scandiffio, President & CEO, CIBC Asset Management
• Michael Stanley, President, Sterling Mutuals
• Mark Tiffin, President, Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc.; General Manager and Director, Capital Group

Mr. Kappele stated: “This is an important time for the investment funds industry and the coming year will be busy as we seek to advance key issues that will shape the future of the industry. The Board is fully focused on supporting IFIC’s collaborative work with industry representatives, regulators, governments and investor advocates to promote a strong, stable sector where investors’ interests remain paramount.”

IFIC also released its Year in Review – an interactive timeline that highlights research and advocacy milestones and significant initiatives from 2017-2018.

About IFIC

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canada’s investment funds industry. IFIC brings together 150 organizations, including fund managers, distributors and industry service organizations, to foster a strong, stable investment sector where investors can realize their financial goals. By connecting Canada’s savers to Canada’s economy, our industry contributes significantly to Canadian economic growth and job creation.

For more information:

Lisa Hall, Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs: lhall@ific.ca 416-309-2317