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COVID-19

Bringing the World to a Grinding Halt

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis like no other. Given its complex, global, and uncertain nature, one would think that the pandemic would invite a unified response across the globe ...

Education

Python and Its Tightening Grip in Finance

The term “Python” has been coming up more and more in professional discussions lately, leaving many to wonder what all the hype is about. In response ...

Investment Industry

Financial Literacy

Important at the best of times, vital in the worst

The plethora of financial options available today can appear daunting. Not knowing where to start, and faced with unfamiliar and specialized jargon, some people end up ...

Sustainability

Best Practices in Sustainable Investing

Sustainable investing has gained momentum in the investment industry as ESG (environmental, social and governance) companies mostly outperformed their broader index counterparts during ...

Education

Top 10 Takeaways from The ESG Bootcamp

In June, CFA Society Toronto held a three-session ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) bootcamp for portfolio managers, analysts, and other industry ...

Investment Industry

Information Overload

Privacy protection in the investment industry

Privacy protection is an important area of regulatory compliance. It is not new knowledge that government agencies are responsible for privacy protection in ...

Investment Industry

The Canadian Investment Scene

Living up to our international reputation

Periods of residence in Europe and Asia have made me aware of the often-wide gap between how we Canadians perceive our own country and investment scene, and how we are ...

Events

Beyond Bay Street Into FinTech

This spring, CFA Society Toronto moved its events to an online format as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On May 13, 2020 ...

Charterholder Profile

Dana Boyko, CFA, CAIA

A lifelong learner

As an esteemed educator and leader in capital markets, Dana Boyko, CFA, provides insight on her pursuit of success, and discusses how the educational landscape has evolved over the years.

SOCIETY UPDATES

CFA Society Toronto is constantly engaged with the greater investment community and taking part in many activities to promote the long-term sustainable growth of our profession. Stay up-to-date and find out what we've been up to through our Society Updates. 

 

2017/2018 Chair of CFA Society Toronto Awarded Canada's CFO of the Year

Congrats CFO of the Year - Pamela Steer

On 26 April 2019, Past-Chair of CFA Society Toronto's Board of Directors Pamela Steer, Chief Financial Officer of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) was named Canada's CFO of the Year™ for 2019. The Award honours senior financial leaders who have made significant contributions to business in Canada with demonstrated quality, insight and integrity. 

Pamela Steer led the WSIB through a major transformation that resulted in improved financial operations and helped to increase public trust and credibility of the crown corporation.  Over the last few years, she has focused on ensuring the WSIB has the right talent, hiring more accredited accountants with private sector experience, strengthening actuarial expertise and investing in training programs to foster young professionals' development. 

Pamela had served as CFA Society Toronto's Chair of the Board of Directors for the year of 2017-2018. During her tenure, she had provided Society leaders with the guidance and insights in the development of the Society's 2019-2021 Strategic Plan. Pamela is currently serving on the Board of Directors as the Past-Chair and Chair, Governance & Nominations where she continues to provide her expertise in further enhancing the Society's member services. 


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The Media Contact Directory is a comprehensive guide of our members that gives you direct access to investment industry experts within the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

The directory consists of members who have had their CFA charter for more than five years and have areas of expertise that they are willing to share by accepting phone calls or taking part in media interviews. We have also added a new section for members who have had their charters for three to five years. There are over 25 investment-related areas showcased in the directory.