~Honoured to be marking 25 years of helping Canadians achieve their financial goals~
TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Twenty-five years ago today, a new independent investment management firm, Fidelity Investments Canada ULC first opened its doors to serve Canadian investors. What started as a small company focused on serving a few financial advisors has grown into one of the largest investment management companies in Canada. Today, thousands of clients from individual investors with the help of their financial advisors to the largest pension plans in Canada entrust Fidelity Investments Canada to help them manage their investments.
"Fidelity Investments Canada has the unique distinction of opening for business on October 19th, 1987 - better known as Black Monday," said Rob Strickland, president, Fidelity Investments Canada. "A lot has changed since we debuted on that infamous day, but what hasn't changed is Fidelity's commitment to our clients and partners. Focusing on what will make our clients successful was a smart move 25 years ago and it remains a smart move as we move into the future."
Throughout its history, the Fidelity Investment's organization has followed a consistent investment philosophy of active investment management, driven by fundamental research in an environment of teamwork and meritocracy. This long-term focus, coupled with a culture of constant improvement has produced a number of important products and solutions for Canadian investors. Here are a few of the more interesting dates in Fidelity Investments Canada's history.
"Fidelity Investments Canada's success has been built on a proven and repeatable investment process, independent research, global reach and our very own Team Canada. In 25 years we've grown to become the largest independent mutual fund company in Canada by forging solid, long-lasting relationships with clients from coast to coast," said Strickland. "We're honoured to have played a role in helping Canadians achieve their investment goals over the past quarter century. It's a responsibility that we take seriously and we're looking forward to the next 25 years."
To help celebrate its silver anniversary, Fidelity Investments Canada will ring the opening bell to start the trading day at the Toronto Stock Exchange today. On hand will be Rob Strickland, President, Fidelity Investments Canada, Roger Servison, president of the Strategic New Business Development Group for Fidelity Investments and 25 of Fidelity Canada's longest-tenured employees.
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About Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC is part of the Fidelity Investments organization of Boston, one of the world's largest providers of financial services. 2012 marks 25 years of success in the Canadian marketplace, where Fidelity manages a total of $68 billion in mutual fund and institutional assets. This includes $13 billion in assets for institutional clients including public and corporate defined benefit pension plans, endowments, foundations and other corporate assets on behalf of clients across Canada.
Fidelity Investments Canada provides Canadian investors a full range of domestic, international and income oriented mutual funds, as well as asset allocation and managed solutions and the high net-worth program, the Fidelity Private Investment Program. Fidelity funds are available through a number of advice-based distribution channels including financial planners, investment dealers, banks, and insurance companies. Fidelity Investments Canada is a proud supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and we are dedicated to helping young Canadians realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Image with caption: "Fidelity Investments Canada celebrates 25th anniversary in Canada - 25 of Fidelity Canada's longest-tenured employees, along with president Rob Strickland and Roger Servison, President, Strategic New Business Development for Fidelity Investments (Boston) open the market today - 25 years after Black Monday in 1987.(CNW Group/Fidelity Investments Canada Limited)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20121019_C8372_PHOTO_EN_19574.jpg
SOURCE: Fidelity Investments Canada Limited
Chris Pepper
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Fidelity Corporate Affairs -- Canada
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