NOVACAP officially launches its new financial services fund
Novacap first private equity firm in Canada to launch fund dedicated to financial services MONTREAL, QC–Novacap, one of Canada’s leading private equity firms, announced the introduction of a new sector fund and its first closing. Novacap Financial Services I gathered initial commitments of C$260 million, a strong start toward its …
Restructuring at Desjardins Group
MONTREAL, QC–In response to the events of recent months, Desjardins Group President and CEO Guy Cormier has announced major changes to the organization’s structure. Several months ago, Desjardins launched an internal review of the privacy breach. Based on the findings of this review, Desjardins is announcing that it is restructuring …
First National to Provide Mortgage Underwriting Processing Services to Manulife Bank
TORONTO, ON–First National Financial LP has entered into an agreement with Manulife Bank of Canada to provide underwriting and fulfillment processing services for mortgages originated by Manulife Bank through the residential mortgage broker channel in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Under the strategic agreement, First National will employ a customized software …
Pollard Banknote to Acquire mkodo Limited
WINNIPEG, MB–Pollard Banknote Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of mkodo Limited, a leading provider of digital apps and user interfaces for the lottery and gaming industry worldwide. The Acquisition is subject to certain standard regulatory and third-party consents and is expected to close …
NFI Group announces selection of Pipasu H. Soni as next Chief Financial Officer
WINNIPEG, MB–NFI Group Inc., one of the world’s leading independent bus and coach manufacturers, announced today the selection of Pipasu H. Soni as NFI’s next Chief Financial Officer. Soni joins NFI as Executive Vice President, Finance, effective immediately, reporting to NFI Chief Executive Officer Paul Soubry in a transition role …
CIBC Mellon names Ash Tahbazian Chief Relationship, Revenue Officer
Leading relationship management and relationship development TORONTO, ON–CIBC Mellon has appointed Ash Tahbazian to the newly-created role of Chief Relationship and Revenue Officer. Effective today, he assumes overall responsibility for the company’s relationship management and relationship development functions. He also joins CIBC Mellon’s leadership team. Tahbazian has more than 25 …
Vecima Networks Selected for Fleet Management Solution by the City of Saskatoon
VICTORIA, BC–Vecima Networks Inc’s Telematics Division has been awarded a contract with the City of Saskatoon for its fleet management solution. Using Vecima’s state-of-the-art Nero Global Tracking telematics solution, the City will be able to monitor, manage, and make informed decisions for their fleet of over 1,000 powered and unpowered …
Peter Portka Appointed Chief Financial Officer of NorZinc
NorZinc VANCOUVER, BC–NorZinc Ltd. has appointed Peter Portka as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 2, 2019, to replace Trevor Cunningham, who will be leaving the Company to pursue new opportunities. Cunningham will be working with the Company in December to support a seamless transition. Portka is a mining financial professional …
TerrAscend Announces Agreement on Two Year Term Loan and Extension to Credit Facility
TORONTO, ON–TerrAscend Corp. the first and only global cannabis company licensed for sales in Canada, the US, and the EU, today announced that it has extended the maturity date of its US$75 million credit facility due December 18, 2019 with funds managed by JW Asset Management LLC for up to …
Turning to low-carbon solutions
By Dana Krechowicz Agriculture and mining are on the front lines of climate change. Why? First, they depend on predictable climatic conditions to ensure stable outputs and operations. Climate change is making it harder for farmers and mining companies to predict operating conditions, which adds additional risks and costs to …