IRESS appoints Michael Lynds as Head of Product and Business Solutions
TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - IRESS, the leading supplier of financial markets, wealth and mortgage management systems has appointed Michael Lynds as Head of Product and Business Solutions, Canada.
Reporting to Glenn Wilson, Managing Director and Regional Head – Canada, Mr Lynds brings to the role over 18 years' Canadian financial community experience, spanning large global financial institutions and domestic boutique firms. His appointment is the 9th permanent appointment made by IRESS in the last 3 months as it continues to build out its Canadian presence.
Bringing extensive experience at an executive and strategic level, Mr Lynds will be responsible for not only helping to build and consolidate an already impressive financial markets footprint but will also be key in delivering IRESS' growth strategy in the evolving Canadian wealth management market.
IRESS is a significant global player in wealth management, providing portfolio and client management solutions to its clients in international markets covering Australasia, South Africa and the United Kingdom in addition to Canada.
Glenn Wilson, IRESS Managing Director and Regional Head commented: "Michael is an experienced and respected member of the financial community in Canada. He brings invaluable insight and understanding of the challenges faced within all areas of the market and his appointment to this new role is a strategic response to our global growth plans and the opportunities presented by this.
"IRESS' strength in Canada is built on our financial markets capability and this remains a key pillar of our growth strategy. The appointment of Michael demonstrates our commitment to bringing the benefits of leading software, underpinned by quality support, to the wider financial services community."
Michael Lynds added "The Canadian market is undergoing a period of evolution in all sectors, not dissimilar to those witnessed in markets such as Australia and across Europe. IRESS has the scale and experience required to deliver technology solutions to meet the needs of this market and I am pleased to be joining the team at this exciting time."
Mr Lynds joins IRESS from Richardson GMP, where, as Head of the National Wealth Management Group, he led the business strategy of a number of wealth divisions including asset management, insurance services, investment research, product and platform development, and wealth services.
Mr Lynds commences his role today.
About IRESS
IRESS is a principal supplier of financial markets, wealth and mortgage management systems in Canada, Australia, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
All product streams support a diverse range of roles and offer front, middle and back-office functionality for clients that range from financial service institutions through to independent operators.
Fully customizable, IRESS integrates equities and derivatives trading, automated order management, smart order routing, international market data, and compliance monitoring. Designed for high performance environments, IRESS solutions are fully managed, provide low execution latencies and offer seamless access to specialized markets and strategy engines.
IRESS is a progressive, service-based organisation that employs over 1350 staff globally, with local knowledge and industry experience.
IRESS strives for excellence in relationships with clients and industry bodies alike. IRESS is client-driven, responsive and promotes a culture that supports working with customers and the industry to face challenges and keep pace with industry developments.
SOURCE: IRESS Canada Holdings Ltd.
Journalists, for further details, please contact: Glenn Wilson, IRESS, Telephone: (416) 907-9200, [email protected]; Debra Knott, IRESS, Telephone: +44 (0)1926 621 410 or Mobile: +44 (0)7796 271 584, [email protected]
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