Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. Announces Its Adoption of the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code

TORONTO, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. is proud to announce that it has adopted the CFA Institute's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for Investment Professionals. ("DEI Code").

Launched in February 2022, the DEI Code provides investment industry organizations with an action-oriented and principles-based framework through which to drive measurable and meaningful change concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations.

Comments:

Chris Guthrie, President & CEO, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.

Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. is committed to adopting the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code. We have always recognized that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to building a sustainable and successful business.

By adopting the DEI Code, we are committing to a higher standard of ethical and professional conduct and are proud to take this step. We look forward to working with our CFA peers and colleagues to promote these important values.

Harry Marmer, Executive Vice President

It was a layup for us to adopt the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. is a DEI-grounded firm aligned with the purpose of the Code, particularly "that a diversity of perspectives will lead to better investor outcomes." The success of Hillsdale's diversity and inclusion policy is reflected in the fact that 64% of our employee base comprises visible minorities and women.

Elizabeth Gonçalves, Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Development

At Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., we believe that a more diverse and inclusive workplace leads to increased innovation and improved decision-making. One of our key initiatives and successes has been to enhance our hiring practices to attract a more diverse pool of candidates by ensuring our process is inclusive and bias-free. Also, we believe strongly in mentorship because it empowers individuals, breaks down barriers, and promotes retention and the advancement of diverse talent. 

Jesse Barké, Manager, ESG Deliverables, Institutional Investment Services

Diversity and inclusion are important components of our ESG investing approach as well as our proxy voting criteria. At Hillsdale, we enjoy an eclectic mix of cultural backgrounds and experiences coupled with a vibrant workplace culture. Therefore, it is only fitting that we align our internal endeavours with our external undertakings. As such, we are thrilled to become a signatory to the CFA Institute DEI Code.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Barké
Manager, ESG Deliverables
Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.
T: 416-913-3930
E: [email protected]

About Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.

Celebrating over a quarter of a century of investment excellence, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. is an independent, employee-controlled, and client-aligned investment boutique serving a select group of institutional and private wealth investors. Hillsdale engages in disciplined active investment management, specializing in equities, alternatives, ESG, and customized mandates. Hillsdale is recognized for investment and service excellence ? a reflection of its relentless pursuit of research and development and its employees.

For more information, please refer to www.hillsdaleinv.com

About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 190,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in more than 160 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and 160 local societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at @CFAInstitute.