Our Policies

It's not just what we do. It's how we do it.

Privacy & Confidentiality

We abide by multiple sources of privacy and confidentiality regulation. Without the trust and confidence of clients in our ability to safeguard information, our business cannot operate. We are committed to responsible stewardship of client information.

CFA Code and Standards
Canadian Privacy Law (PIPEDA)
EU Regulations (GDPR)

CFA Code & Standards

The CFA Code and Standards is a globally respected benchmark for ethical conduct. It is an especially useful set of guidance as it is global in scope, and reinforced with practical examples, scenarios and vignettes to help solidify understanding and compliance.

Code of Ethics
Standards of Professional Conduct
Asset Manager Code

Sustainability

Sustainability is more than a buzz word, and encompasses how a company operates at the everyday level. We encourage all prospects, customers and community members to embrace a sustainability mindset.

We discourage the taking of unnecessary, discretionary fossil fuel jet travel. E.g. Professional services conferences can increase C02 emissions, for example.
We limit staff commutes by embracing a remote friendly approach to work
We provide incentives for clients to reduce their carbon footprint in our pricing and service packages

Diversity & Inclusion

Business can be a force for change and help to address historical wrongs. We embrace a culture of anti-racism and inclusion, helping to ensure BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities feel included and welcome. We are committed to being part of the solution to address these issues.

Reducing barriers through training and education programs
Initiatives to break down language and technology barriers
Curated material to help communities establish a nuanced, context-rich understanding of DIE.

Prohibited Industries

We will not do business with some industries or companies with high negative social or environmental externalities, high geopolitical risk, or other compliance risks.

Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Web3
Money Services Businesses
TikTok

Restricted Industries

We attempt to limit activity with some industries or companies with high negative social or environmental externalities.

Canadian fossil fuel financiers (Canadian chartered banks)
US fossil fuel financiers (US major banks)
Other global fossil fuel financiers, fossil fuel transportation or development companies