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Alternative IQ Announces its Annual CHFA Winners Showcase Investor Conference

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 21, 2024) - Alternative IQ Announces its Annual CHFA 'Winners Showcase Investor Conference' at Which a Select Group of Investors, Investment Advisors and Industry Experts Will Examine 3 Award-Winning Canadian Hedge Fund Strategies.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 21, 2024) - Alternative IQ Announces its Annual CHFA 'Winners Showcase Investor Conference' at Which a Select Group of Investors, Investment Advisors and Industry Experts Will Examine 3 Award-Winning Canadian Hedge Fund Strategies.
  • Media are invited to attend.
  • This is a closed event, by invitation only, not open to the general public.
  • WHAT: An Exclusive ½ day Investor Conference featuring 3 of the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Award Winners: CHFA Winners Showcase 2024 Investor Conference - Alternative IQ
    Louise Morwick, Principal and Portfolio Manager, Silvercreek Management (With 2 award-winning funds in 2023: 1st Place Winner for Best 3-year and Best 5-year Sharpe ratio in the Equity Focused category and 1st Place Winner for Best 3-year return and Best 5-year return in the Global Macro/Multi-Strategy/Managed Futures category).

Empowering Women in the Natural Health Product Industry on International Women’s Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Health Canada’s proposed regulations will decimate the NHP industry, disproportionately impacting women and women-led businesses.

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  • Health Canada’s proposed regulations will decimate the NHP industry, disproportionately impacting women and women-led businesses.
  • This International Women’s Day, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is calling on the federal government to press pause.
  • “Many of these businesses will be forced to close.”
    It's a well-known fact that women have been historically neglected in health research, and Health Canada’s latest regulatory reform on NHPs is no exception.
  • Women are much more likely to purchase NHPs, but Health Canada’s changes will take safe, compliant Canadian products off Canadian shelves.

Silvercreek Management Inc. Wins 4 First Place Awards at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - Silvercreek Management Inc. ("Silvercreek") is pleased to announce that each of its funds, managed by Louise Morwick, President, has been recognized with two first place awards at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2023) - Silvercreek Management Inc. ("Silvercreek") is pleased to announce that each of its funds, managed by Louise Morwick, President, has been recognized with two first place awards at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").
  • The annual CHFAs help investors to navigate the broadening alternative asset class space and identify Canada's top hedge funds.
  • Each year, performance data across six different categories is collected and tabulated by FundData Canada.
  • Of the 264 hedge funds that participated in this year's awards program, SMI Defensive LP and SMI Opportunities LP won first place in the following categories:
    Silvercreek is especially pleased with these particular awards because they recognize longer-term and risk-adjusted results that validate Silvercreek's commitment to its investment process.

Start a wave of generosity Nov. 1 by giving early for Colorado Gives Day

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day to give.

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  • Colorado Gives Day is easily the best day to give.
  • "We all have the things we care about and on Colorado Gives Day, you can give to what matter most to you," said Kelly Dunkin, president and CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation, the organization behind Colorado Gives Day.
  • "FirstBank's continued support of Colorado Gives Day demonstrates our commitment to investing in the communities we love and serve."
  • "Let's take 'doing good' to new elevations this Colorado Gives Day to discover how much good we can create together," added Dunkin.

Alternative IQ Announces Winners of the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - The 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, the highest honour in Canada's hedge fund industry, were presented yesterday evening at the Gala Awards Dinner at One King West Hotel in Toronto.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 18, 2023) - The 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards, the highest honour in Canada's hedge fund industry, were presented yesterday evening at the Gala Awards Dinner at One King West Hotel in Toronto.
  • The Canadian Hedge Fund Awards help investors identify the most exceptional hedge funds, recognizing winners in 6 categories as well as the Overall Best 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund.
  • A total of 264 Canadian Hedge Funds were included in the 2023 CHFA program.
  • Average Canadian Hedge Fund Performance as at June 30, 2023

Northfront Alternative Asset Fund Nominated for 3 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards in the Global Macro/Managed Futures/Multi-Strategy Category

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - Northfront Financial ("Northfront"), a Canadian financial advisory and investment management firm providing alternative investing solutions to Canadian investors, is pleased to announce that its signature fund, Northfront Alternative Asset Fund ("the Fund") was nominated for awards in three categories including best 1- and 3-year return, at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2023) - Northfront Financial ("Northfront"), a Canadian financial advisory and investment management firm providing alternative investing solutions to Canadian investors, is pleased to announce that its signature fund, Northfront Alternative Asset Fund ("the Fund") was nominated for awards in three categories including best 1- and 3-year return, at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").
  • A total of 234 Canadian hedge funds were included for consideration in this year's program.
  • "We are honored to have been nominated for these awards, and this is a strong testament to the work of our portfolio management team," said Jeff Ady, Managing Partner of Northfront Financial.
  • For more information about Northfront Financial or the Northfront Alternative Asset Fund, please visit: https://www.northfront.com .

AIP Nominated Again as a "Top Contender" at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA") - Best 5-Year Return and Best 5-Year Sharpe Ratio Categories

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2023) - AIP Asset Management Inc. ("AIP"), is proud to announce that its flagship fund, the AIP Convertible Private Debt Fund LP ("Fund"), has been nominated for two awards at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2023) - AIP Asset Management Inc. ("AIP"), is proud to announce that its flagship fund, the AIP Convertible Private Debt Fund LP ("Fund"), has been nominated for two awards at the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards ("CHFA").
  • The Fund is a finalist in the following categories among 264 Canadian hedge funds that participated in the CHFA program:
    The CHFA is the most prestigious and longest-running hedge fund awards program in Canada, celebrating its 16th year in 2023.
  • The winners will be announced at a gala event on October 19, 2023 at One King West Hotel in Toronto.
  • Alex Kanayev, co-founder and Chairman of AIP, added: "We founded AIP with a strong belief in our investment philosophy, product structuring and team building.

Alternative IQ Announces the Top Contenders for the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The 16th Annual Canadian Hedge Fund Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in the Grand Banking Hall at One King West Hotel, Toronto

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  • The 16th Annual Canadian Hedge Fund Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in the Grand Banking Hall at One King West Hotel, Toronto
    The 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards will be announced, and trophies presented to the Winners, at the Gala Awards Dinner.
  • The dinner will commence at 6:30pm with a Keynote Address by Thomas Kennedy, Chairman, Kensington Capital Partners, recipient of the 2022 Best Overall Canadian Hedge Fund Award.
  • Interested fund managers, investors, and industry experts can find out more information and purchase tickets here: www.alternativeiq.com .
  • Fundata Canada is the Principal Sponsor of the 2023 Canadian Hedge Fund Awards program.

CHFA, Canada's Largest Trade Association Dedicated to Natural, Organic and Wellness Brands, Releases Natural Health & Wellness Trend Report from CHFA NOW Toronto

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Canadian Health Food Association's experts discovered emerging trends at the trade event in Toronto with over 8,000 industry professionals and over 1,000 brands.

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  • The Canadian Health Food Association's experts discovered emerging trends at the trade event in Toronto with over 8,000 industry professionals and over 1,000 brands.
  • TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) released its highly anticipated new trend report, which can be viewed here .
  • CHFA hosted CHFA NOW Toronto this past weekend bringing together over 8,000 natural health and wellness leaders to discover the latest innovations spanning natural health, organic food, better-for-you snacks, clean beauty, healthy home and lifestyle.
  • As a growing trend emerging post-pandemic, the art of latte-making and enjoying specialty café drinks at home is on the rise.

Else Set to Revolutionize the Canadian Kids Nutrition Market with Canada’s First Whole Plant Based Ready-To-Drink Kids Shakes

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Monday, September 11, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC. (BABY) (BABYF) (0YL.F) ("Else" or the "Company"), announces the introduction of its first-ever Ready-To-Drink (RTD) Kids Nutritional Shakes in vanilla and chocolate flavors for the Canadian market. These highly anticipated products will be unveiled at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) 2023 Conference in Toronto, being held at Exhibition Place in Toronto from September 23-24, 2023. The Company will be displaying and sampling the new products at booth #1409 within the Gourmet Trading Co Pavilion.

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  • The Company will be displaying and sampling the new products at booth #1409 within the Gourmet Trading Co Pavilion.
  • Following the successful launch of Else Nutrition's plant-based Baby Super Cereals , Toddler Formula and Kids Nutritional Shakes into over 2,500 doors across Canada's Grocery, Drug, and Independent channels last year, the company is now set to further revolutionize the Canadian market with its innovative Ready-To-Drink Kids Nutritional Shakes.
  • "We are elated to be introducing our Ready-To-Drink Kids Nutritional Shakes to the Canadian market at CHFA, in partnership with Gourmet Trading Co, our esteemed Canadian distribution partner," says Hamutal Yitzhak, CEO and Co-Founder of Else Nutrition.
  • For further information on Else Nutrition's offerings and its revolutionary approach to kids' nutrition, visit www.elsenutrition.com