Fidelity Portfolio Managers Named Among the Best of Quebec's Financial Industry

MONTREAL, Feb. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) congratulates portfolio managers Maxime (Max) Lemieux, Daniel (Dan) Dupont and Hugo Lavallée for being recognized by Finance et Investissement as three of the Top 25 most influential investment professionals in Quebec's financial industry.  All three are long-time members of Fidelity's Team Canada, one of the largest buy-side teams dedicated to managing and researching Canadian equities.  This is the fourth time Max has been recognized, and the third and second time for Dan and Hugo, respectively.

"Fidelity is very proud of Max, Dan and Hugo for again being named to Finance et Investissement's list of the Top 25 most influential people in the Quebec market," said Rob Strickland, President, Fidelity.  "For Fidelity, having three well-respected portfolio managers located in Montreal has been a key contributor to the success the firm has enjoyed in the Quebec market, as well as across Canada.  This award is a testament to their continued focus as trusted stewards of their clients' assets." 

The Finance et Investissement Top 25 list recognizes investment professionals in the Quebec financial industry who have distinguished themselves over the past year for their outstanding achievements including a strong focus on serving their clients.  A jury of well-respected leaders from the Quebec financial industry, as well as journalists and editors from Finance et Investissement and Les Affaires magazine, make the selection of the winners.

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC is part of the Fidelity Investments organization of Boston, one of the world's largest providers of financial services.  Recipient of the 2013 Morningstar Advisors' Choice Fund Company of the Year, Fidelity Canada manages a total of $83 billion in mutual fund and institutional assets.  This includes $17 billion in assets for institutional clients including public and corporate defined benefit pension plans, endowments, foundations and other corporate assets on behalf of clients across Canada as at December 31, 2013.

Fidelity Canada provides Canadian investors a full range of domestic, international and income oriented mutual funds, as well as asset allocation and managed solutions and the high net worth program, the Fidelity Private Investment Program.  Fidelity Funds are available through a number of advice-based distribution channels including financial planners, investment dealers, banks, and insurance companies.  Fidelity is a proud supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and we are dedicated to helping young Canadians realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

SOURCE: Fidelity Investments Canada ULC