CIBC Mellon and Leading Investment Industry Firms to Host Third Annual Student Investment Fund Conference on October 27, 2026

Undergraduate and graduate students from across Canada aspiring to finance industry careers invited to connect with professionals, recruiters and fellow future leaders in Toronto. 

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- On October 27, 2026, CIBC Mellon invites post-secondary students, leaders from student-managed investment funds, university sponsors, and leading investment industry professionals to attend the third annual Student Investment Fund Conference. Thank you to our event sponsors and participating firms, which to date include: Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), University Pension Plan (UPP), Mawer Investment Management, PineStone Asset Management, Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies and Assets (CAASA), CFA Societies Canada/CFA Society Toronto, Plannera, and McMaster's DeGroote School of Business.

CIBC Mellon and Leading Investment Industry Firms to Host Third Annual Student Investment Fund Conference on October 27, 2026

Students participating in campus investment funds, finance clubs and investment-focused programs from universities across Canada will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals and learn more about careers in the institutional investment sector. Taking place at CIBC Square, the half-day conference will feature three panels covering early career development, recruitment insights and executive leadership, as well as presentations from case competition finalists competing for prizes totaling $10,000.

Interested participants can watch a short highlight reel from the 2025 event at https://vimeo.com/cibcmellon/sif2025recap 

"The Student Investment Fund Conference continues to be an important forum for students and industry professionals to learn from one another and discuss the trends shaping our industry," said Brian Lee, Chief Financial Officer, CIBC Mellon. "What stands out about this conference is the level of engagement students bring to the discussion. They're eager to learn, ask insightful questions, and contribute fresh perspectives that often lead to some of the most meaningful conversations of the day. I'm continually impressed by the depth of talent, curiosity, and professionalism we see from participants. The future of our industry is bright, and I look forward to meeting this year's students, hearing their ideas, and seeing the impact they will make as the next generation of investment leaders."

Investing in the next generation of talent is one of the most important ways we can support the future of the financial services industry," said Michael Thom, Managing Director, CFA Societies Canada. "The CIBC Mellon Student Investment Fund Conference is a great way to provide students with valuable exposure to the investment profession and the many career paths it offers. We're pleased to support an event that helps aspiring professionals build connections and gain insights that will serve them throughout their careers."

"Presenting at the conference gave me the chance to put my research and investment thesis to the test in front of other students and industry professionals," said Yazan Abusaleh (Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Finance, Minor in Economics) Portfolio Manager of the Student Managed Investment Fund at Toronto Metropolitan University. "Defending my stock pitch built my confidence, while hearing how other student funds approach stock selection and portfolio construction gave me new perspectives to bring back to our own fund. It was a great opportunity to learn from my peers and gain experience beyond the classroom."

Student investment fund sponsors and schools interested in participating can register to attend. Space is limited, with attendance prioritized for student fund and case competition participants.

Media Contact for CIBC Mellon:

Alexandra DeCata, Corporate Communications, CIBC Mellon, 416-643-6126, [email protected]

Student Funds and Campus Contact: 

Bridget Shin, Corporate Communications & Marketing Intern, CIBC Mellon, [email protected] 

About CIBC Mellon

CIBC Mellon is dedicated to helping Canadian institutional investors and international institutional investors into Canada service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Founded in 1996, CIBC Mellon is 50-50 jointly owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC Mellon delivers informed investment services for investment funds, pension plans, insurance companies, banks, foundations, endowments, corporations, and global financial institutions whose clients invest in Canada. As at June 30, 2026, CIBC Mellon had more than C$3.6 trillion of assets under administration on behalf of banks, pension funds, investment funds, corporations, governments, insurance companies, foreign insurance trusts, foundations and global financial institutions whose clients invest in Canada. CIBC Mellon is part of the BNY network, which as at June 30, 2026, had US$62.6 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY trade-marks, and is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company.

SOURCE CIBC Mellon