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Established in partnership with Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., this annual award recognizes outstanding, practitioner-relevant research that enhances understanding of investment management and capital markets in Canada.
The award reinforces CFA Society Toronto’s commitment to Competency and Credibility — promoting research that helps investment professionals and academics thrive through innovation, data-driven insight, and real-world relevance.
Supporting research that shapes better investment practice.
Since its inception in 2010, the program has recognized work that influences both academia and practice — from pension-fund efficiency to diversity in corporate governance. Over 14 years, winning papers have been cited more than 400 times and downloaded 5,000 times worldwide, illustrating how great ideas can move markets forward.
- Prize: $15,000 CAD (shared equally among co-authors, subject to tax)
- Recognition: Featured on the CFA Society Toronto website, The Analyst magazine, social media channels, and Hillsdale Investment Management platforms.
- Focus: Research that advances decision-making, informs policy, or contributes to ethical, sustainable market practices.
About Hillsdale Investment Management
Celebrating over 29 years of investment excellence, Hillsdale Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned and client-aligned investment boutique managing over $9.0 billion on behalf of 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 both investment and service excellence – a reflection of its relentless pursuit of research and development and the dedication of its partners and employees. For more information, please refer to www.hillsdaleinv.com.
“This recognition affirms the value of producing rigorous scholarship that bridges academic inquiry with practitioner relevance” Najah Attig, PhD., Professor of Finance & Chair of the Department of Finance at Dalhousie University, Canada.
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"The recognition and credibility that come with this award open doors to new opportunities and advancements." Kodjovi Assoe, Ph.D., CFA, Professor of Finance, School of Management, UQAM
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"A transformative milestone that significantly enhanced the visibility of our research on a global scale." Wei Opie, Senior Lecturer, Deakin University
View Past WinnerFor any inquiries related to the award, please contact awards@cfatoronto.ca