Mark Webster
Vice President, BMO Exchange Traded Funds
Mark is the BMO ETF team’s representative for Western Canada. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mark has covered many diverse forms of financial risk. He began his career as a professional indemnity broker, becoming a vice president at Minet International Professional Indemnity Ltd. (now part of AON), conducting risk analysis for the Big 8 global accounting firms, as well as some of the top U.S. law firms. He is responsible for overseeing the proliferation of ETFs throughout Canada’s vast western region and providing support to portfolio managers from the Pacific (Duncan B.C.), to the Lakehead (Thunder Bay, Ontario). He has worked as a retail investment advisor with RBC DS; in the mutual fund industry with First Trust Portfolios; and has held several other positions in the pension industry. He brings with him a Master’s degree in Russian History from McGill University and several CSI accreditations.
Myths and Mysticism in ETFs – By BMO ETFs
The global Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) business has seen substantial growth over the past decade. As the ETF industry grows, so do the myths surrounding ETFs. This session will set the story straight for everyday investors and go further by providing insights, and real examples of how ETFs can be used to add value. Moreover, as the industry grows so will promotion of various new ETFs and consumer’s ability to differentiate between these products becomes much more difficult. The session will provide investor’s the education required to understand the unique technical approaches offered by various ETF issuers, and the trade-offs associated with choosing a specific investment products. Lastly, the session works to demystify portfolio construction by providing simple solutions for the current market.
- Victoria, British Columbia
Thursday, November 23, 2017 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm - Vancouver, British Columbia
Saturday, November 25, 2017 | 12:30pm – 4:00pm