Western Financial Group has announced the resignation of Lana Wood, president of Western Financial Group (Network) Inc., effective November 30.
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada has announced that Wendy Rudd will join IIROC as senior vice-president, market regulation and policy, effective November 8, 2011.
Canadian Western Trust has announced the hiring of a new business development officer for Ontario and Manitoba.
Brandes Investment Partners & Co. has announced Scott Fraser has joined the firm as regional director for Southwest Ontario.
T. Rowe Price has named a new director of business development for its Canadian operations. Based in Toronto, Bruce Winch will be responsible for sales and related new business development activities.
Matthew Gaasenbeek is the new president of Canaccord Genuity, the capital markets division of Canaccord Genuity Corp.
Edward Jones has announced Gary Reamey will step down from his leadership role in Canada at the end of 2011. Reamey has been at the helm since 1994, and will continue as a senior partner and a member of the firm's senior management team until he retires at the end of 2012.
Manulife Asset Management Canada has named Jacqui Allard as president of the company. In addition to this new role, she will maintain her position as global chief operating officer.
Manulife Asset Management has announced the appointment of Jean-Francois Tessier as managing director, institutional sales, effective immediately.
Macquarie Private Wealth has announced two additional investment professionals have joined its team.