Ian Russell, President and CEO, Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) | January 31, 2013

The Empire Club of Canada Presents:

Ian Russell, President and CEO, Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) With Getting the Facts: What Clients Actually Value and Demand from Financial Advisors

lan Russell is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Industry Association of Canada, a position he has held since its inauguration in April 2006. Prior to his appointment at IIAC, Mr. Russell headed the Industry Relations and Representation group of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. In his 20 year tenure at the Association, he has many committees and working groups involved in regulatory and tax issues related to the securities industry and capital markets in Canada. He is a frequent columnist in industry publications and is a presenter and speaker on industry issues and developments. This past June, Mr. Russell was appointed Chairman of the Standing Committee on Regulatory Affairs at the International Council of Securities Associations. Mr. Russell has an honours degree in economics and business from the University of Western Ontario, and a postgraduate degree from the London School of Economics. He has completed the Partners, Directors and Officers Qualification Examination and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.

Speaker: Ian Russell, President and CEO, IIAC

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