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News Release

MEDIA ADVISORY - 2019 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference – September 26, 2019


September 4, 2019 (Toronto) – Media are invited to attend the IFIC Annual Leadership Conference on September 26, 2019 at The Carlu in Toronto. Please contact Pira Kumarasamy (416-309-2317) to register to attend.

Hear from a diverse roster of high profile speakers on the latest industry developments that impact the investment funds industry and investors. Panels will feature Canadian industry leaders, regulators, and senior executives, who will provide attendees with fresh insights on the major trends shaping the future of the industry.

Highlights of the event include:

Fireside Chat: Self-Regulatory Organizations

Moderated by Paul Bourque, President and CEO, IFIC

Panelists:

  • Andrew Kriegler, President and CEO, IIROC,
  • Mark Gordon, President and CEO, MFDA

Panel Topics

  • ESG Investing
  • Women in Investing
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Alternative funds
  • Regtech
  • Sales Practices and other Conflicts of Interest

Guest Speakers:

  • Preet Banerjee, Personal Finance Commentator
  • Shawn Kanungo, Innovation and Disruption Strategist

The complete agenda is available on IFIC’s website.

What: 2019 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference

When: Thursday, September 26, 2019

  • 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and registration
  • 8:30 a.m. – 4:40 p.m. – Sessions
  • 4:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks and Cocktail Reception

Where: The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto

Register:  Pira Kumarasamy (pkumarasamy@ific.ca; 416-309-2317) or Reem Jazar (rjazar@ific.ca; 416-309-2313)