Canadian financial services software company iSequent Inc. today announced the appointment of Mel Barsky to the position of president.

Barsky joins iSequent with almost 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining iSequent, Barsky held the position of executive director with Scotiabank Private Equity Investments, where he focused his efforts on investing in financial services and information technology companies. Barsky has also held positions with Amex Canada Inc. and the Toronto Stock Exchange.

“Mel brings a wealth of experience in all the areas of importance to iSequent,” said Randy Cass, CEO, iSequent. “His proven track record of success will help iSequent grow as we introduce our software product StreetVision to the North American institutional investment community.”

iSequent is a Canadian software company that enables investment industry professionals to initiate relationships, disseminate ideas, evaluate performance and aggregate information through an I.D.E.A. Exchange using its proprietary product StreetVision.

iSequent was founded in 2005 through the combined efforts of industry participants and successful technology entrepreneurs. The foundation of the company is built on the notion of making the financial services industry more accountable and more transparent with more efficient communication for all involved — investors, sales people and managers.