Sponsors
We thank all the sponsors and the partners of the Annual Canadian Investment Awards for their generosity and dedication to our mission. They support us and you - we encourage you to support them.
Platinum Sponsors
CGI Inc.
Founded in 1976, CGI has evolved into a leading IT and business process services provider. Our 30 years of continuous growth is a testament to the confidence our clients place in us and to the commitment of our members. The result for our clients: We are everywhere you need us to be and have the stability, discipline and dedicated professionals needed to deliver results. In the competitive IT services industry, it’s difficult to know what differentiates one company from the next. With CGI, you can be certain that we put our clients first—we take a unique approach to fostering client satisfaction. Our clients’ backroom is our front room. CGI has developed and evolved a full portfolio of services—consulting, systems integration, the full management of IT and business functions, and 100+ proprietary solutions—to improve clients’ operations, helping them become more efficient and productive. As a result, clients can turn their full attention to better serving their customers’ needs.
Morningstar
Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in the United States and in major international markets. The company offers an extensive line of Internet, software, and print-based products and services for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. Morningstar provides data on more than 250,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles. The company has operations in 16 countries and minority ownership positions in companies based in three other countries. Morningstar Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc.
Gold Sponsors
Canadian Business
Every two weeks, Canada's best-selling business magazine delivers the most current perspective and analysis of the people, companies and events that drive the country's business agenda. A key resource for business decision-makers, Canadian Business has been a trusted source of business intelligence for over 75 years. Special annual issues of Canadian Business include the Investor 500, the Economic Outlook, the Rich 100 and the All-Star Execs. Visit
www.canadianbusiness.com
.
MoneySense
MoneySense is Canada's personal finance and lifestyle magazine. Packed with smart features, practical advice and easy-to-follow financial tips on everything from home improvement to mutual funds, an average MoneySense issue attracts 892,000 Canadians on the lookout for new ways to save, invest and spend. MoneySense.ca is Canada's best all-around personal finance website.
Silver Sponsors
Broadridge
Success Requires Support. Broadridge Delivers. Broadridge is a leading full-service outsourcing provider to the global financial industry, capable of meeting the most demanding requirements for efficient, secure and scalable operational support. Our reach spans the world, and encompasses an extensive array of services - from account opening and securities transaction processing to correspondent clearing to document management and investor communications, as well as full operational staff outsourcing. A steadfast source of processing support, we help financial services institutions and public companies increase productivity, streamline operations, enter new markets with new products more quickly, drive down back-office costs and better manage risk. Today's dynamic business environment calls for this kind of reliable and efficient multi-dimensional support. Our wealth of solutions and deep expertise let you focus on differentiating your firm in today's complex and competitive global marketplace.
Canadian Hedge Watch
Canadian Hedge Watch (CHW) is a publishing, educational and information firm providing timely hedge fund data, information, reports, editorial and news to the Canadian marketplace. CHW publishes the bi-monthly Canadian Hedge Watch newsletter and maintains the website
www.canadianhedgewatch.com
for its subscriber base which consists mainly of hedge fund companies, banks, advisors, investors and service providers participating within the Canadian marketplace and abroad. The newsletter and website provides up-to-date statistical data on Canadian hedge funds, quarterly hedge fund reports, current hedge fund news, links to Canadian hedge fund companies, an archive of previous newsletters and a library of hedge fund-related materials.
Canadian Hedge Watch, in conjunction with CIFPs, hosts the World Alternative Investment Summit (
www.waisc.com
) each year. CHW also offers the CHAIP® (Chartered Alternative Investment Planner) designation for sellers of hedge funds in Canada and maintains the “CHW Hedge Fund Indices” Canada’s first non-investible hedge fund benchmarks in Canada.
Fundata Canada Inc.
Fundata is a leading source for Investment Fund information and analytics, supplying software and data feed solutions to Financial Service and Media companies since 1987. At the core of our service is a comprehensive database containing information on over 13,000 investment products. As a result we can literally put over 98% of the industry at your fingertips.
With nearly 20 years of experience helping clients define their requirements and delivering customized data feed, software and web development solutions, the Fundata team has the experience, industry knowledge, and technical skills to deliver a solution that is right for you.
Grand & Toy
Grand & Toy has over 126 years of dedication and experience when it comes to providing Canadian businesses with the resources and support they need to succeed. More than pens and paperclips, we are complete business solutions. From simple office supplies to complete workspace design and everything in between - Grand & Toy makes vendor consolidation straightforward so that you can meet the needs of your daily demands and your bottom line.
Informco
Informco provides memorable communications solutions to clients in financial services. We help our clients streamline their communications processes, reduce costs and grow business. We develop communications strategies, design, print, and distribute all communications a fund company or dealer may need including MRFP’s, prospectuses, marketing materials, confirmations, statements fund fact sheets and applications to name a few. We bring together the understanding of regulatory issues, technology, the sales process and the importance of every touchpoint in building client relationships. Put our insight and technology to work for you and create relevant, personalized and memorable communications. And most of all save time, money and a world of stress. Turn every touchpoint into a business opportunity.
Investment Executive
Investment Executive is Canada's newspaper for financial advisors. Investment Executive offers insightful, hard-hitting news and analysis for financial professionals - stockbrokers, financial planners, insurance representatives, personal bankers and mutual fund salespeople. Investment Executive is read by more than 100,400 financial professionals. Investment Executive is also the publisher of The Canadian Investment Guide.
Learning Library Inc.
Education Management and Publishing Solutions utilizing web based technology since 1998.
Learning Library Inc. (LLI) is a leading provider serving international markets since 1998. LLI has successfully implemented e-learning platforms and education solution services including the creation, conversion, delivery, management, marketing and syndication of educational content for many leading organizations. Solutions and services have been exclusively designed for professional adult education with a specific expertise to support compliance education. Services support management and/or delivery of offline (print, classroom, CD), computer based training (online) or blended delivery of continuing professional education, personal development training, certificate/designation/diploma level education, functional and industrial training or simply testing, assessments or surveying. This is all provided via our unique cost reduction or profit center model and includes a solution for all education management issues such as administration, accreditation management, data integration, research, marketing, e-commerce, registration, cataloging, tracking, reporting, and all student management.
www.learninglibrary.com
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
Satyam Computer Services Limited (NYSE:SAY) is a global IT Consulting and Services provider, with revenues of over $1 Bn and a presence in 46 countries across six continents. Satyam’s highly skilled pool of over 29,000 IT professionals, work across time zones, in 20 development centers, and serve 410 global companies, including 148 of Fortune Global 500 and Fortune US 500 corporations. In Canada, Satyam is in leadership position, working with 8 of the Fortune 20 Canadian corporations including 4 of the 5 main banks and 4 large Canada based companies signed in for long term business transformation agreements. Visit US @
www.satyam.com
for more information.
National Automobile Sponsor Sponsors
Audi Canada
Audi's history in Canada dates to 1971, when the brand was first introduced on the Canadian market. Today, a network of 40 Audi retailers nationwide sell and service a range of premium vehicles that include the Audi A3; the A4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the S4 sedan, Avant and Cabriolet models; the RS 4 sports sedan; The A5 and S5 Coupes; the A6 sedan and Avant; the Audi Q7 Sport Utility; the Audi A8; the V10-powered S6 and S8 performance sedans; the TT Coupe and Roadster models and new R8 mid-engined sports car. Audi Canada is headquartered in Ajax, Ontario and markets a line of luxury cars built in plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm, Germany, Bratislava, Slovakia, Brussels, Belgium and Gyvr, Hungary. The parent company, AUDI AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. Additional information on all Audi models and Audi's history can be found at
www.audi.ca
National Newspaper Sponsor Sponsors
National Post
Built on the strength and tradition of The Financial Post, National Post continues to provide readers with comprehensive reporting from across the country and around the world, all with a distinctly Canadian voice. Each section goes in-depth to engage readers, resulting in a well-rounded product. From the latest on the cultural and social scene in Arts & Life, more than just the scores with entertaining Sports coverage, to the most well-respected business reporting in Canada within the pages of Financial Post and Financial Post Business magazine. Extending its rich tradition of design leadership to the web, nationalpost.com and financialpost.com, deliver a more immediate, in-depth, and customizable news experience, with all the content and functionality today's online readers demand. National Post truly is a better read.
Strategic Partner Sponsors
Kaleidoscope Marketing and Communications Inc
Kaleidoscope Marketing and Communications is a boutique agency specializing in financial services and technology. They provide a full-service B2B2C approach from strategic planning through to implementation of marketing programs. For a complimentary marketing consultation, contact Yvette Gauthier at 416-932-2690.
VAULT Solutions Inc.
VAULT Solutions is the leader and partner of choice for financial services firms committed to leveraging the Internet to address their business goals. Our expertise in Web-based solutions is acknowledged throughout North America and we are recognized for our ability to translate business objectives into innovative technical solutions.
Partner Sponsors
Bullfrog Power
Bullfrog Power is a leading provider of 100% green electricity, with service available to Ontario and Alberta residents and businesses. Bullfrog Power provides Canadians with a convenient way to support locally generated, EcoLogoM-certified renewable power. All of Bullfrog’s power comes from clean, green sources like wind power and low-impact water power. Together with our customers, we’re helping to reshape the landscape of electricity generation and fight climate change by bringing new renewable generation online in Canada. Today, thousands of Canadian homeowners and hundreds of businesses have made the decision to become “bullfrogpowered” and support the generation of clean, renewable power.
http://www.bullfrogpower.com
Business News Network
Business News Network Television launched in 1999 and is Canada's only network devoted to business, finance and economics. The network provides Canadian investors with company profiles, newsmaker interviews and economic analysis. Business News Network Television features the only televised stock ticker with real-time data from the TSX, NYSE and NASDAQ. Business News Network Television is available throughout Canada on cable, satellite and wireless systems. It is wholly owned by CTV Inc., a division of CTVglobemedia, which also owns The Globe and Mail.
CCR Solutions
CCR Solutions experienced team uses state of the art technology to ensure a flawless performance every time. Whether you are hosting an event for 500 or 5000, CCR provides Audio Visual Staging Solutions that leave a lasting impression.
Why leave anything to chance...when you can leave everything to us?
Headquartered in Toronto Ontario with branches in Montreal and Ottawa we deliver events for our clients coast to coast all over North America.
Call CCR at 1-800-761-1119 or visit us on the web at
www.ccrsolutions.com
CNW Group
CNW Group is a global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. Established in 1960, CNW is part of the International PR Newswire network, reaching news outlets in 135 countries worldwide. CNW Group provides electronic news distribution, targeting, monitoring, translation, Webcast and disclosure services to corporate, government, associations, labour, non-profit and other customers worldwide. CNW Group helps Canadian and international organizations to connect with local and global audiences including the news media, the investment community and the general public. CNW Group is co-owned by two news distribution powerhouses: PR Newswire, based in New York City, USA and PA Group, based in London, UK.
www.newswire.ca
1.877.CNW.7890
Data On The Spot
Data On The Spot; Paperless... questions are projected rather than printed and results are generate in PDF, Word or Excel. Instant Tabulation... results can be shown or saved immediately after tendering the question or test. Anonymity... guarantees rich feedback based on anonymity of participant. Create a risk free environment where everyone participates. Engage and Empower Your Audience with DOTS audience response technology.
www.dataonthespot.com
info@dataonthespot.com 1.877.690.5001
elemente Magazine
elemente is a unique design/architecture inspired publication with the sole mandate of delivering dynamic and inspired content to the Canadian landscape. Influenced by some of the world’s most respected design publications, elemente is visually styled, and editorially enhanced, to compete on any coffee table, anywhere in the world...
Investment Funds Institute of Canada
IFIC is the voice of Canada's investment funds industry, including fund managers, distributors and industry service organizations. IFIC proactively influences and advances industry issues within the regulatory framework, members' efficiencies, knowledge and proficiency. IFIC provides a consistently high level of service to enable dealer and manager members to work together in a cooperative forum to enhance the integrity and growth of the industry and strengthen investor confidence. IFIC is extremely proud to sponsor the IFIC Investor Education Award, which recognizes excellence in investor education by members of the Canadian investment funds industry. IFIC congratulates those firms who were recognized in 2006 for their investor education initiatives as well as others in the industry who go the extra mile by providing top-quality education to their investors.
John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd.
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. Its core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals, books, and online products and services. Wiley offers a wide range of business and investing titles, from entry-level guides for beginners to top-shelf strategy and resources for seasoned professionals. Our books are written by experts with first-hand knowledge, so whether you want to put a little polish on your trading game, overhaul your investing system or how to expand your client list, Wiley has the books and tools you need.
Matrix Search Group
Matrix Search Group is a full service recruitment firm that specializes in meeting the needs of employers from the Mutual Funds and Financial Services Industries. This is accomplished through building a rapport with our clients, understanding how each of their businesses operates and identifying the varying challenges and needs that each organization has. Our goal is to use honesty, trust, and respect to develop long-term relationships with our clients. “Our Clients Success is Our Success.”
Pendo Systems Inc.
Tiffany & Co.
Custom-designed and produced gift items for our individual award winners in the Career Achievement, Person of Influence and Fund Manager of the Year awards.
YMCA Youth Investment in Values
Today's Youth: A Solid Investment: The YMCA Youth Investment in Values Challenge allows students to put their math, marketing and economic skills into action through a friendly on-line stock market competition facilitated by Wilfrid Laurier University. Through partnerships with financial institutions, students are mentored by key professionals who work in the industry. All costs associated with this program are paid by the YMCA through donations made by the generous firms participating. The YMCA very much appreciates the following firms: AGF, BMO InvestorLine and Fidelity Investments for their outstanding support of this valuable program which served close to 600 youth in high need areas of our city. The YMCA further appreciates the tremendous volunteer leadership of Tristan Sones, AGF. Without his leadership and that of his colleagues at AGF, this program would not have been near as effective as it was this year. for more information about this program or other YMCA programs please go to
www.ymcatoronto.org
.
