Saxon Financial Inc. today announced that Allan Smith, president and CEO, has resigned for personal reasons, effective immediately.Robert Tattersall, executive vp, has been appointed interim president and CEO.Tattersall is one of the founders of Howson Tattersall Investment Counsel Limited, the Saxon’s investment management subsidiary, and a current Saxon director.On May 5, Saxon reported that its […]
Shareholders elect McFeetors to board
GMP Capital Trust today announced that Tom Budd, president and vice chairman, head of investment banking and one of the co-founders of GMP Securities, will be retiring effective June 13.Budd has entered into a consultancy service agreement and will continue to support GMP Securities in an advisory capacity until at least mid 2009 to ensure […]
Marmer to lead team of seven
Rice Financial Group Inc. today announced the appointment of Cheryl Hamilton as senior vp, compliance. Hamilton will lead Rice’s compliance team and provide strategic direction to the firm’s advisor network on mutual fund, fixed term, and life insurance products and services. “Cheryl is a tremendous addition to our executive management team,” says Dave Velanoff, president […]
Specialty insurer posts Q1 loss
Appointment strengthens firm’s position emerging markets authority
Atkins announces intention to leave regulator
Equitable Group Inc. today announced the appointment of John Ayanoglou as the company’s chief financial officer.Prior to joining Equitable, Ayanoglou’s business experience has included the role of CFO for two publicly-listed financial services firms. Most recently, he was the CFO and corporate secretary of Xceed Mortgage Corp. from 2004 to May 2008 and prior to […]
Once a promising concert pianist, Monique Leroux aims to build presence across Canada