The Stability and Funding of Small Domestic FIs
Roundtable luncheon with James Ireland and Grant MacKenzie
Recent events surrounding Home Capital have gripped headlines and raised questions about the stability of Canada’s smaller, domestic financial institutions. Our expert panel will lead an off-the-record conversation on the risk exposure held by these institutions, and the potential consequences to the Canadian economy.
James Ireland, Vice President Liquidity and Market Risk, Central1 Credit Union
James Ireland is responsible for developing and maintaining Central 1’s liquidity and market risk framework and infrastructure and overseeing all liquidity and market risk activities across the enterprise. James joined Central 1 in March 2015. James has 15 years of risk management experience with major Canadian Financial Institutions where he led risk projects spanning technology, measurement, Basel regulatory compliance, governance and policy. Prior to entering the financial services sector, James spent 10 years managing interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity risk in the utility and food and beverage sectors in Canada. James holds a BA (Hon) in Economic from Queen’s University and a Masters of Philosophy (Economics) from Oxford University.
Grant MacKenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer, People’s Group
Grant was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective March 29th, 2016, following the retirement of Mr. Derek Peddlesden. He brings a strong leadership background to Peoples together with a comprehensive understanding of all areas of financial services operations. His innovative and entrepreneurial nature have grown and developed financial institutions including ING Direct and Macquarie Financial during an extensive 30-year career. Although busy in his career, Grant makes it a priority to give back to the community through charitable efforts including Habitat for Humanity, Racing for Kids/Sick Kids Hospital and the Ride to Conquer Cancer. In the past seven years, Grant has lead teams for the Ride that have raised approximately $1M for cancer research. Additionally, Grant is a Director of the Trust Companies Association of Canada.
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