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IFIC Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – September 2022

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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IFIC makes every effort to verify the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information; however, IFIC does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current.

Key Points: 
  • IFIC makes every effort to verify the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information; however, IFIC does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current.
  • * Important Information Regarding Investment Fund Data:
    Mutual fund data is adjusted to remove double counting arising from mutual funds that invest in other mutual funds.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.
  • IFIC brings together approximately 150 organizations, including fund managers, dealers, professional and back-office service providers, to strengthen the integrity of the investment funds industry, foster public confidence in investment funds, and enable investors to achieve good outcomes.

Pairwise Announces World-class Advisory Board as U.S. Launch of First Branded, Gene Edited Produce Approaches

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Pairwise, a mission-driven, health-focused food and agriculture company that is using gene editing to positively transform what we eat, announced the inaugural five members of its advisory board.

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  • Pairwise, a mission-driven, health-focused food and agriculture company that is using gene editing to positively transform what we eat, announced the inaugural five members of its advisory board.
  • The advisory board is comprised of executive leaders in the produce and retail industries, representing 20 decades of combined experience.
  • This experienced advisory board will be a huge resource to our company as we prepare to go commercial, said Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, Haven Baker.
  • Other additions to the Pairwise advisory board bring a depth of knowledge from across the produce industry.

International Food Information Council CEO Joseph Clayton to Step Down in Early 2023

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Food Information Council (IFIC) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Joseph Clayton will step down after six-and-a-half years leading the nonprofit science communications and consumer research organization.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Food Information Council (IFIC) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Joseph Clayton will step down after six-and-a-half years leading the nonprofit science communications and consumer research organization.
  • Since 1985, IFIC has promoted evidence-based information on nutrition, food safety and agricultural production to consumers and health professionals while conducting a decades-long series of consumer research programs at the intersection of food, health and consumer perception.
  • He leaves an extremely capable staff of experts in nutrition, food production and science communications that will serve IFIC well as we conduct a search for a new CEO.
  • Clayton will continue leading IFIC until early 2023 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.

IFIC and Pollara Release 2022 Canadian Mutual Fund and ETF Investor Survey

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the results of their annual Canadian Mutual Fund and Exchange-Traded Fund Investor Survey.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and Pollara Strategic Insights today released the results of their annual Canadian Mutual Fund and Exchange-Traded Fund Investor Survey.
  • The samples for the 2022 survey were 4,045 MF investors and 1,503 ETF investors.
  • For mutual fund investors, confidence their product will help them achieve financial goals is at 88%, and for ETF investors, confidence is at 91%.
  • 80% of mutual fund investors and 73% of ETF investors believe that they get a better return on investments due to their financial advisor.

IFIC Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – August 2022

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today announced investment fund net sales and net assets for August 2022.

Key Points: 
  • IFIC makes every effort to verify theaccuracy, currency and completenessof the information; however, IFIC does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct,accurateor current.
  • * Important Information Regarding Investment Fund Data:
    Mutual fund data is adjusted to remove double counting arising from mutual funds that invest in other mutual funds.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.
  • IFIC brings together approximately 150 organizations, including fund managers, dealers, professional and back-office service providers, to strengthen the integrity of the investment funds industry, foster public confidence in investment funds, and enable investors to achieve good outcomes.

MEDIA ADVISORY – 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference – October 3, 2022

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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Toronto, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 20, 2022 (Toronto) Media are invited to attend the 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference on October 3, 2022.

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  • Toronto, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- September 20, 2022 (Toronto) Media are invited to attend the 2022 IFIC Annual Leadership Conference on October 3, 2022.
  • The annual event will be held in person with a live stream option.
  • It features a diverse roster of Canadian industry leaders on topics affecting the investment funds industry and investors today.
  • The Conference will be moderated by Bruce Sellery, Business Journalist, and bestselling author of Moolala.

IFIC Makes Submission to Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan on Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Act

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today made its submission to the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan on the Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Act.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today made its submission to the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan on the Financial Planners and Financial Advisors Act.
  • IFIC strongly supports the use of titles that do not confuse investors and appropriately reflect the credentials of the individuals using them, said Paul Bourque, President and CEO, IFIC.
  • We believe this can be better achieved by ensuring that client protection requirements in Saskatchewan are harmonized with the proficiency and disclosure requirements of Canadas national self-regulatory organizations.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.

IFIC Welcomes New Member – FORTAX Private Wealth Corp

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today announced that FORTAX Private Wealth Corp. has joined the organization as a member.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today announced that FORTAX Private Wealth Corp. has joined the organization as a member.
  • On behalf of IFICs Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome FORTAX as a new member, said Paul Bourque, President and CEO.
  • Based in Toronto, FORTAX is a financial planning company that provides specialized services to clients, including tax consultation and preparation, wealth management, and insurance.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.

IFIC Announces Board of Directors for 2022-2023

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce the members of its Board of Directors for 2022-2023.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce the members of its Board of Directors for 2022-2023.
  • At its annual meeting, IFIC welcomed three new directors to the Board: Michael Konopaski, CEO, Designed Investments Ltd.; Robert Ruffolo, Vice President, Business Development, PEAK Investment Services Inc.; and Oricia Smith, President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada.
  • I am pleased to welcome these new directors to IFICs Board at this exciting and important time for our industry, said Rick Headrick, IFIC Board Chair.
  • The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canadas investment funds industry.

CFIQ Announces Board of Governors for 2022–2023 and Re-elects Eric Hallé as Chair

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Eric Hall, Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, Dynamic Funds, was re-elected as Chair.

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  • Eric Hall, Regional Vice President, Eastern Canada, Dynamic Funds, was re-elected as Chair.
  • Marie Brault, Vice-President, Legal Services, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, National Bank Investments Inc., was also re-elected as Second Vice Chair.
  • Paul Bourque, President and CEO, Investment Funds Institute of Canada, will remain on the Board as ex-officio First Vice Chair.
  • I am proud to serve as CFIQ Board Chair and lead the organizations ongoing efforts in Qubecs investment funds industry, said Eric Hall.