The CEO's compensation was comparable to big banks' top executives
Belle Kaura, vice-president and chief compliance officer at Third Eye Capital, succeeds Michael Burns
The total percentage of board seats occupied by women has increased to 14%.
A majority of Canadian investors surveyed say corporate Canada lacks women in leadership positions and that companies should be required to disclose their pay for men versus women. The research by the Responsible Investment Association, sponsored by OceanRock Investments, found that 82% of investors believe women should be better represented on corporate boards in Canada. […]
Laurentian CEO François Desjardins made 4% less in 2016; his first full year as the bank's head.
But, the CEO was the bank's only top exec to get a pay bump in 2016.
Of the 215 issuers with a market capitalization over $1 billion, 18% of board seats are now held by women.
The researchers suggest that the path to under-representation starts early.
Independent Financial Brokers of Canada, the association representing independent financial advisors, has elected Scott Findlay chair and president.
Linds is based in Toronto and reports to James Rausch, Head of Canadian Client Coverage.