Smart moves: Fiera Capital names lead PM for Canadian equity strategies
“Nick brings extensive knowledge of the portfolios and the investment process,” said Maxime Ménard, Global President and Chief Executive Officer at Fiera Capital, in a statement accompanying the announcement. “This appointment ensures continuity while strengthening the structure of the team.”
Smart echoed that sentiment, noting that the firm’s investment philosophy would remain intact. “That philosophy and process continues uninterrupted,” he said.
Continuity at the core of the transition
The appointment comes after the termination for cause of Nessim Mansoor, who had been co-lead on the Canadian Large Cap strategies. The company cited alleged breaches of the duty of loyalty and violations of its Code of Conduct.
To support Smart in the transition, Fiera Capital has also added a new team member from a leading Canadian institutional asset manager. The unnamed addition brings approximately 20 years of industry experience and a specialisation in Canadian equity strategies.
Fiera Capital said the new structure reflects its commitment to a disciplined, fundamental, long-term investment approach focused on identifying high-quality businesses capable of generating strong absolute returns over time.
