The Guardian Capital subsidiary bought the Quebec firm's life and health insurance business and seg fund assets
The fund, focused on mid-sized North American companies, raised $417 million
The fund will invest in fast-growing private companies
The new platform combines group benefits and the insurer's virtual care application
The activities are part of investor education month and world investor week
Ronald Schwarz succeeds David Smith as chairman
He will become global CEO of Bregal Investments
Michael Liu, Scott Braun and Nathan Phillips received the award of merit
The firm also introduced a new inflation-focused mutual fund
The fund is managed by Jeff Mo