Leaders in Investment Research Get Noticed with Toronto CFA Society Hillsdale
Research Award
TORONTO, Sept. 8 /CNW/ - Toronto CFA Society celebrates the launch of their newest award, the Toronto CFA Society & Hillsdale Canadian Investment Research Award with a deadline for submission of November 30th, 2010.
"The launch of the Toronto CFA Society and Hillsdale Research Award represents an opportunity for us to foster the relationship between the academic and business communities through the promotion of high-quality practitioner relevant research dealing with Canadian capital markets. We feel fortunate to partner with Hillsdale on this worthwhile endeavour." said Sean Cleary, CFA Awards Chair, Toronto CFA Society board of directors.
Applications will be judged on the potential contribution of their applied research to topics of interest related to Canadian capital markets. Areas of research interest include any aspect of investment management, such as portfolio management, asset valuation, risk management, compliance and performance evaluation. Investment fields include traditional and alternative investments, as well as all asset classes and investment vehicles (e.g., fixed income, equities, derivatives, etc.). Papers submitted for consideration must not have been published or accepted for publication.
"It is Hillsdale's objective to demonstrate its commitment to applied research and to continue to enhance the quality of practitioner research. Hillsdale and the Toronto CFA Society share the same vision for research. We are pleased to be a partner in this important initiative." Said Chris Guthrie, CFA, Hillsdale.
The award is open to global researchers conducting research related to Canadian capital markets including both academics (e.g., professors and students) and practitioners. Toronto CFA Society reserves the right not to grant an award in a given year. The winner will receive one research award of $10,000 CAD and will be announced at a reception hosted by Toronto CFA Society.
"We at Hillsdale have always been very keen on applied investment research for the practitioner, especially so on Canadian Markets. Teaming up with the premiere organization that leads such causes is a great honour." Harry Marmer, CFA Hillsdale.
Toronto CFA Society
Toronto CFA Society is a not-for-profit organization supporting professional development and advancement of CFA charterholders. The society provides member services including educational programs, sponsored events, job postings and networking opportunities.
Founded in 1936, the society is affiliated with CFA Institute, the global body that administers the Chartered Financial Analyst curriculum and sets voluntary, ethics-based performance-reporting standards for the investment industry. With over 7,000 members, Toronto CFA Society is the 2nd largest in the world, after New York. For more information, please refer to www.torontocfa.ca
Hillsdale Investment Management
Hillsdale is one of Canada's premier independent investment boutiques, providing a full range of traditional equity and alternative investment strategies to both institutional and individual investors. The firm, founded in 1996, is majority owned by its employees. Hillsdale currently has a staff of thirty, which includes eighteen professionals with backgrounds in investment management, mathematics, biomedicine, physics, computer engineering, risk management, trading, technical analysis, internal audit, accounting, marketing, compliance and finance. Nine of the staff currently hold the CFA designation.
For further information:
Toronto CFA Society
Sara Maginn Pacella, Manager External Communication & Member Services
Ph: 416-366-5755 X 225
[email protected]
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