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IFIC Announces New Chair and Board of Directors for 2023-2024

Published on: September 13, 2023 Provided in: EN

September 13, 2023 (Toronto) – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce its board of directors for 2023-2024. At its annual meeting today, IFIC members elected Judy Goldring, President and Head of Global Distribution, AGF Investments, as chair of the board for a two-year term.

“I am proud to serve as the chair of IFIC’s board at this important time in our industry,” said Goldring. “Supporting the organization’s collaborative work will remain a top priority to advance key issues with representatives, regulators, governments and investor advocates to shape the investment funds industry for our investors and members.”

In addition, Duane Green, President and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada, was elected vice-chair, and IFIC welcomed new board director Stephen Fiorelli, President and CEO, SVP Wealth Solutions, Canada Life Investment Management Ltd.

IFIC also released its Year in Review, which showcases key initiatives and milestones in advocacy, research, market intelligence and education in 2022-2023.

Full list of the IFIC Board of Directors

About IFIC

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canada’s 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. By connecting savers to Canada’s economy, our industry contributes significantly to Canadian economic growth and job creation.

For more information:

Christine Harminc
Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs
charminc@sima-amvi.ca
416-309-2313

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