Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC)

The Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC) of CFA Societies Canada is a council of independently minded expert volunteers from across Canada.

About the CIPC

The Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC) of CFA Societies Canada is a council of independently minded volunteers from across Canada. The objective of the CIPC is to provide thought leadership on best practices for investment performance measurement and to promote adoption of the GIPS® standards for Canadian market participants. The GIPS standards are a set of voluntary performance reporting standards that focus on fair representation and full disclosure in calculating and presenting investment performance. The CIPC was formed in 2008 as a national initiative of the Canadian CFA Societies to foster adherence to the highest standards of ethical behaviour, encourage professional development through the CFA® designation and CIPM Program, and facilitate a respectful open exchange of information and opinions. The CIPC is recognized by CFA Institute as the official sponsor of the GIPS Standards for the Canadian market. Additionally, the CIPC also advocates for adherence to the CFA Institute Asset Manager Code™ (AMC), which defines the ethical and professional duties of firms managing assets for clients.

From time to time, the CIPC publishes articles and presentations on investment performance measurement topics.

Note: The CIPC has translated the 2020 GIPS Claims of Compliance to French to assist compliant firms in their communications with clients and the public. The CIPC is interested in hearing from Canadian firms, asset owners, and their verifiers as to whether further French translations of the GIPS Standards would be beneficial. Click here to get your French version of the Claims of Compliance for firms and for asset owners. Any requests or comments can be sent to info@cfacanada.org.

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“As a leading global investment group, we must uphold the highest standards. Following industry best practices is essential to us and enables improved transparency with our clients around performance disclosure – and the GIPS standards also help increase client and stakeholder confidence in the quality of published data.”

 Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)


Looking to become GIPS compliant? See what Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) had to say about the process:

GIPS Standards Testimonial

Council Members


Benjamin has served on the CIPC since June 2017. Benjamin joined Burgundy Asset Management in 2014, where he holds the position of Senior Manager, Performance Measurement. He leads a team responsible for analyzing and reporting performance, attribution, and performance related statistics. In addition, his role entails oversight of the firm’s GIPS compliance and verification process. Beyond performance measurement, Benjamin leads various projects and initiatives for process improvement and reporting. Prior to Burgundy, Benjamin worked for State Street for seven years, four of which were in a performance measurement role. Benjamin graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Toronto. He earned the CIPM certificate in 2012 and became a CFA charterholder in 2013.
Ben Banyai
Matt has served on the CIPC since November 2020. Matt is the Senior Director of Performance Measurement and Analytics the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of performance measurement and analytics to support the investment decision-making process. Prior to joining IMCO in April 2019, Matt was a Managing Director at State Street in the Performance and Analytics department, having held positions of increasing responsibility over 24 years at State Street. Matt holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University and is a CFA charterholder.
Matt Swan
Lawrence has served on the CIPC since June 2020. Lawrence is currently the Senior Manager of Investment Analytics at Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, where he leads three teams of finance professionals providing support across the asset management value chain, including performance attributions, investment analytics, and sales/marketing services. Prior to this, he held leadership roles in global firms such as HSBC, UBS, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan. He also spent 3 years working in the public sector in Japan for the Ministry of Education.
LawrenceLi
Jaclyn has served on the CIPC since June 2018. Jaclyn is Vice President, Head of Sustainability & Institutional Services at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., a global investment manager providing discretionary investment management for private clients, foundations, endowments, pensions, and family offices. Jaclyn joined Burgundy’s Legal & Compliance team in 2016 to focus on marketing compliance, evaluate regulatory risk and policy implementation. In 2020, she joined Burgundy’s Institutional team to oversee the Institutional Services group to focus on supporting outstanding client service, day-to-day institutional reporting needs, strategic projects, and elevate the firm’s presence on global databases used by consultants around the world. In 2022, she was appointed Head of Sustainability & Institutional Services to provide a dedicated resource to the firm for ESG-specific research, engagement, and service. Before joining Burgundy, Jaclyn held various roles at Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. in client wealth management, compliance, and corporate governance. Prior to that, Jaclyn held a variety of positions at Excel Funds Management Inc. Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Science, Honours, Major in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph and obtained the ICD.D designation in 2023. Jaclyn serves as a Board member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy and as Governor for the North York General Foundation. She is a former Board member of the National Society of Compliance Professionals.
Jaclyn Moody
Lindsey has served on the CIPC since July 2024. Lindsey is a Director in Performance at CDPQ, where she is responsible for analyzing, explaining and advising on investment performance, as well as developing performance attribution models and applications. Previously, she held roles in McGill University’s Office of Investments, working in areas such as manager oversight, asset allocation, and performance analysis and reporting. Ms. Beecroft previously served as a volunteer for the GIPS Standards Asset Owner Subcommittee and earned a master’s degree in economics from Concordia University.
Lindsey Beecroft
Paul has served on the CIPC since June 2019. Paul is a Director, Performance & Analytics at RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) in Toronto. He joined the performance team at RBC GAM in November 2006 and is currently responsible for leading a global team that calculates, analyzes, presents and reports on numerous outcomes. Reports include trailing performance, equity and fixed income attribution, ex-post risk, including portfolio characteristics across multiple asset classes. In addition, Paul oversees RBC GAM’s compliance with the GIPS Standards and annual verification process. Prior to joining the RBC GAM team, Paul worked for State Street Canada for 5 years. Paul became a CFA charterholder in 2006 and earned his Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM®) in 2010.
Paul Boaden
Marc-André has served on the CIPC since July 2024. Marc-André is an Associate Director in the Middle Office team at iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM). His team is responsible for analyzing and reporting performance, including the production of performance attribution reports, the calculation of performance-related statistical measures, and benchmark management. Marc-André has held positions of increasing responsibility since joining iAGAM in 2013. Marc-André holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from , earned his FRM designation in 2014, and obtained the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) from CFA Institute in 2016
Marc-Andre Hebert
Steve has served on the CIPC since June 2018. Steve is a Senior Director, Performance Measurement and Attribution at PSP Investments since October 2016. His team is responsible for calculating, analyzing, and reporting performance throughout the organization and to external stakeholders. Prior to this, Steve was working for the Abu Dhabi Investment Council for 8 years, where his last role was Head of Performance and Reporting. While in Abu Dhabi, Steve was also a part-time instructor for a CFA Program course provider. His industry experience also includes performance measurement roles at CIBC Global Asset Management, and various positions within RBC Royal Bank. Steve has a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University, became a CFA charterholder in 2004, and earned the CIPM certificate in 2006.
Steve Khairy
Kenrick has served on the CIPC since June 2017. Kenrick joined TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) in February 2004. Currently he is responsible for a team that quantifies and attributes the performance and risk associated with TDAM’s products and investment processes. He also has a primary focus on GIPS Composites and Regulatory Reporting. Prior to joining TDAM, he was a Senior Financial Analyst in the TD Wealth Management Division for TD Bank. The role involved preparing year-end and interim financial statements for the TD Mutual Funds. Kenrick graduated from University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Science in Economics holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School (Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University, Scotland). He earned his Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) in November 2016 and has completed various courses with the Canadian Securities Institute. In 2008, he became a Recipient of the Vision in Action award at the TD Bank Financial Group and obtained the Teacher of the Year Award at George Brown College where he has been a part time instructor in Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance since 1999.
Kenrick Ohid
Amir has served on the CIPC since July 2024. Amir is a seasoned Investment Analytics and Reporting Sales Specialist boasting over a decade of experience in sales, investment analysis, portfolio performance evaluation, risk analysis, and reporting. Amir is currently a Sales Specialist (Manager) at FactSet Canada Co., where he adeptly identifies analytics opportunities in North American asset management and buy-side firms, builds strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, and masters the FactSet Analytics suite. Previously, Amir was a Senior Analyst and Team Lead in Quantitative Analytics & Reporting at Alberta Investment Management Co. (AIMCo), where he led critical risk analytics and reporting projects, enhancing the organization’s risk measurement quality and transparency. His tenure at AIMCo also included roles as an Analyst in Performance and Analytics, focusing on multi-asset class performance, valuation, and external manager reporting. Amir’s educational background includes notable designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CIPM, and Financial Risk Manager (FRM). His professional affiliations include membership in the CFA Institute, CFA Society Toronto, and GARP Institute. His volunteer experience includes serving as a Committee Member for the Governance and Nomination Committee at CFA Society Toronto and Vice President/Secretary & Board Member at CFA Society Edmonton, where he championed CFA awareness and organized key society events
Amir Sajedian
Brad has served on the CIPC since July 2023 Brad leads the Performance function at CPP Investments and is responsible for the calculating returns of all the Fund’s investments and their benchmarks along multiple dimensions to assess investment performance. Prior to joining CPP Investments in 2016, he worked at a mid-sized asset owner (2013-2016) and at an asset servicing firm (2006-2013). Brad has a Master of Finance from the University of Toronto (MFin), is a CFA charterholder, and has obtained the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM).
Bradley Sinclair
David has served on the CIPC since October 2022. David Spaulding has been a thought leader in our industry for more than 30 years, and has in-depth experience and knowledge of all aspects of investment performance and risk measurement. Dave has over 40 years’ experience in management and technology, including over 35 years in the financial sector. He has conducted training classes for clients, the CFA Institute, as well as local societies for 25 years. He has written four books, and been a co-author and/or editor of five more. He has also written numerous articles for various industry publications. Dave has served on a variety of industry committees and working groups. He earned a BA in Mathematics from Temple University, an MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, an MBA in Finance from the University of Baltimore, and a doctorate in Finance and International Economics from Pace University. Dave served six years in local politics in North Brunswick, NJ: four years as mayor and two as a councilman (one year as council president). He also served in the Field Artillery branch of the US Army for nearly five years, earning the rank of captain.
David Spaulding
Daniel has served on the CIPC since July 2023. Daniel is the founder and president of Purpose Consulting Services, a consulting firm focused on supporting asset managers in their performance measurement and reporting transformations and initiatives. Prior to forming Purpose Consulting Services in 2018, Daniel held various positions of increasing responsibility with the largest Canadian pension fund managers, including AIMCo and CPP Investments, with his last position as Director of Business Reporting and Analytics at BCI. Daniel holds an MBA in Investment Management from Concordia University and is a CFA charterholder. He has also earned the CIPM certificate from the CFA Institute and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals.
Daniel Talje
Emil has served on the CIPC since June 2019. Emil is the Principal and President of EVIV Group Inc., Canada’s largest GIPS consulting and verification firm. His firm’s strength lies in its unique custom approach to each client’s circumstances and its commitment to resolve challenges to client success. Emil has over 14 years of industry experience. Before founding EVIV Group in 2012, he worked as a Performance and GIPS Specialist at Sionna Investment Managers. Emil has a Master’s Degree in Economics & Management, has also earned a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) from the CFA Institute and the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation from the Canadian Securities Institute.
Emil Vassenine

Want to contribute to promotion of the GIPS standards, industry standards, and become a part of a community advocating for best practices in investment performance measurement/management?

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The CIPC reports to the CFA Societies Canada Board of Directors.
The Board of CFA Societies Canada in turn designates the CFA Societies Canada Executive Committee.

The CFA Societies Canada Executive Committee is responsible for:

  • Oversight of the Canadian Advocacy Council (CAC), Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC) and any other committees or councils approved by the Board (including functions such as budget and member approval as per the respective committee governance documents);
  • Oversight of organizational communications programs
  • Such other authority and responsibility as the Board may determine, from time to time.

Board members of CFA Societies Canada are encouraged to observe all CIPC meetings/ conference calls and join meetings in their respective cities.

What are the GIPS standards?
The Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) provide an ethical framework for the calculation and presentation of the investment performance history of an investment management firm. Investment management firms that comply with the GIPS standards allow clients, prospective clients, and consultants the best opportunity to fairly evaluate their past performance.

Who established the GIPS standards?

The GIPS standards were created and are administered by CFA Institute, the global, not-for-profit association of investment professionals that awards the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)® and Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)® designations.

Organizations in nearly 40 countries sponsor and promote the Global Investment Performance Standards.

The GIPS standards provide:

  • Firms with an ability to compete globally
  • Investors with the ability to make comparisons

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