TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotia Global Asset
Management is appointing Jason Gibbs
as Co-Head of the Equity Income Team, effective today. Mr.
Gibbs is an accomplished investment professional with a long and
successful track record of investing in North American equity
markets. Mr. Gibbs will be named as a Co-Portfolio Manager on a
number of investment funds, as of January 1,
2022, subject to receiving the necessary portfolio manager
registrations.
Mr. Gibbs, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, will
join Oscar Belaiche, Senior Vice
President & Portfolio Manager, in co-leading the Equity Income
Team, which manages nearly $50
billion in assets across the ScotiaFunds and Dynamic Funds
brands. As one of the original members of the Equity Income Team,
Mr. Gibbs worked closely with Mr. Belaiche to build up the breadth
and depth of the team's coverage, which is now 25 members strong.
In his time with the Equity Income Team, Mr. Gibbs earned a
reputation as an exceptional portfolio manager and dedicated mentor
of talent.
"We are pleased to welcome Jason
Gibbs back to our Equity Income Team. He is highly
respected, has an enviable track record, and his intimate
understanding of the Equity Income Team's philosophy and process
will help continue to deliver strong results for our clients," says
Neal Kerr, Head, Scotia Global Asset
Management (Canada).
"I am thrilled to partner with Jason again and look forward to
working closely with him to maintain our high standard of
excellence and further develop the team's investment talent under
our joint leadership," says Mr. Belaiche.
About Scotia Global Asset Management
Scotia Global
Asset Management includes 1832 Asset Management L.P., a limited
partnership, the general partner of which is wholly owned by
Scotiabank. 1832 Asset Management L.P. is the investment fund
manager of ScotiaFunds® and Dynamic
Funds®. Scotia Global Asset Management offers a
range of wealth management solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs,
and investment solutions for private clients, institutions, and
managed asset programs.
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SOURCE Scotiabank