Marquest Asset Management Announces New Appointments

TORONTO, Dec. 15 /CNW/ - Marquest Asset Management Inc. ("Marquest") has announced, as part of its continuing growth plans, the appointment of Sean Rogister as Managing Director of Marquest Fixed Income Inc., its fixed income and credit strategies focused subsidiary; and Andrew Bentley, as Executive Vice President and Alice Tsang, as Portfolio Manager, of Marquest.

Mr. Rogister has over 20 years of experience building and leading fixed income and investment management related businesses in the financial services industry. He brings an unparalleled leadership background to Marquest, including 10 years at Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, one of Canada's largest pension funds, where he led the Fixed Income department through a diversification strategy in the global debt markets during his tenure.  Previously Mr. Rogister was Vice President, Fixed Income Illiquid/Arbitrage Trading, at Deutsche Bank, Canada; Vice President - Manager of the Fixed Income exchange-traded derivatives business with BMO Nesbitt Burns; and Risk Management Consultant for Anistics, Inc.

Mr. Bentley has significant experience in the development, distribution and management of investment products and services to retail and high net worth investors in Canada. Prior to joining Marquest, Mr. Bentley was President of Navina Asset Management Inc., a specialized investment funds firm which he co-founded in 2006.

Ms. Tsang has over fifteen years of experience in the investment industry. Ms.Tsang is returning to Marquest after a year, where prior to her departure in 2009, Ms. Tsang managed two large capitalization, income focused funds, both first quartile funds ranked by Globefund. 

"We expect the introduction of such capable professionals with a diverse and complementary range of skill-sets will augment the strong investment capabilities already established at Marquest and contribute significantly to the growth of our firm over the coming years," said Gerry Brocklesby, the Chief Executive Officer of Marquest.  

Marquest Asset Management Inc. is a diversified asset management firm specializing in providing Resource, Fixed Income and Equity investment products and services for retail, corporate and institutional investors.

For further information:

Mr. Gerry Brocklesby, Chief Executive Officer, Marquest Asset Management Inc., 416 - 777-7373 or visit www.marquest.ca