<\/p>\n
Featured speakers included:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
- \n
- Catherine Payne<\/strong>, Managing Director, Global Fixed Income; Portfolio Manager, Scotiabank<\/li>\n
- Swanzy Quarshie<\/strong>, Managing Director, Global Equities; Portfolio Manager, Scotiabank<\/li>\n
- Warren Hastings<\/strong>, Managing Director, Canadian Investment Strategy; Portfolio Manager, Scotiabank<\/li>\n
- Mr. Bernard He<\/strong>, CEO and President of Bright Mega Group<\/li>\n
- Mr. Jack Yu<\/strong>, Partner of FASKEN, Board Director of Canada China Business Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
The program concluded with closing remarks delivered by Mr. John McCartney<\/strong>, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, and Head of ScotiaMcLeod at Scotia Wealth Management. Participants gained valuable & actionable insight into investing in Canada and benefited from meaningful networking with fellow business leaders.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
CCBC extends its sincere thanks to the venue host, Scotia Wealth Management<\/strong>, event sponsor Bright Mega Group<\/strong>, and gift sponsor Shoosha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sponsor-graphics-and-PPTs-2023-2025-12.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Tickets:
\n<\/strong>CCBC Members: Free (maximum 2 tickets per member)<\/span>
\nNon-Members: $100 + tax
\nCapacity is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to CCBC members.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Address:<\/strong>
\nScotiabank North Tower at Bay Adelaide Centre
\n40 Temperance St, 10th Floor
\nToronto, ON
\nM5H 0B4<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Agenda:
\n<\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 9:30 am EDT: Registration
\n9:30 am \u2013 11:15 am EDT: Presentations<\/span>
\n11:15 am \u2013 11:45 am EDT: Networking
\n11:50 am EDT: Event Ends<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
About the Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Catherine-Payne-e1748957492838.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Catherine Payne, CFA<\/strong>
\nManaging Director, Global Fixed Income; Portfolio Manager<\/em>
\nScotiabank<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In August, 2024, Catherine Payne joined Global Investment Solutions, assuming leadership of the global fixed income team. Ms. Payne was previously in Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets where for the prior two years she was Director, Credit Strategy for Credit Sales & Trading. Ms. Payne has 25+ years of buy- and sell-side fixed income experience across pension plans, institutional and mutual fund management. She has expertise in capital markets, fixed income strategy and portfolio management that spans global sovereigns, corporate and structured credit\/securitization, convertible bonds, preferred shares and equities.<\/p>\n
Ms. Payne graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a CFA charterholder.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Swanzy-Quarshie-e1748958132783.png\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Swanzy Quarshie, CFA<\/strong>
\nManaging Director, Global Equities; Portfolio Manager<\/em>
\nScotiabank<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Swanzy Quarshie has 20 years of experience in a range of financial industry roles, including institutional equity sales, buy-side research and portfolio management, and multi-manager research and analysis. Ms. Quarshie joined GIS in August, 2024, and assumed leadership of GIS\u2019 global equity team in January, 2025. Prior to GIS, Ms. Quarshie spent six years as a Director on Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets\u2019 institutional equity sales desk with roles in generalist sales and energy specialist sales.\u00a0 Before that, Ms. Quarshie spent a decade at a leading asset management firm, including over five years as an energy portfolio manager.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warren-O.-Hastings.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Warren Hastings, CFA<\/strong>
\nManaging Director, Canadian Investment Strategy; Portfolio Manager<\/em>
\nScotiabank<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Warren Hastings\u2019s career in the financial industry began in 2005. He joined Global Investment Solutions (formerly the Global Portfolio Advisory Group) in 2013 and is currently responsible for the management and oversight of the group\u2019s Canadian investment strategy team. Prior to joining GIS, Mr. Hastings was an equity research associate with Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, assisting with the coverage of North American telecom and cable companies since 2005.<\/p>\n
Prior to joining Scotiabank, Mr. Hastings held various positions at Lucent Technologies, Inc. Mr. Hastings is a CFA charterholder and holds an MBA degree from Queen\u2019s University and a BSc. degree in engineering science from the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bernard-HE.jpeg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bernard He<\/strong>
\nCEO and President<\/em>
\nBright Mega Group<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mr. Bernard He is a distinguished advisor and merchant banker with over 20 years of extensive experience in international business and investment banking. Since 2012, he has strategically invested in a diverse array of industries, including mining, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and agriculture. His astute investment acumen and strategic foresight have established him as a prominent figure in both Canadian and Chinese business circles.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. He possesses an intimate knowledge of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). His robust network and influential connections span across Canada and China, underscoring his pivotal role in international finance.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In addition to his investment prowess, Mr. He is the founder and proprietor of several prestigious clubs in Toronto, including the Fame Club, a distinguished wine club, and an exclusive golf club. He is an active member of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) and the Chinese Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCCC), as well as the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. He’s contributions to the business community have been widely recognized. In 2014, he was honored with the \u00ab\u00a0Best Asia Pacific Business Award,\u00a0\u00bb a testament to his exceptional impact and leadership in the region. His academic credentials are equally impressive; he holds a Master’s degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from HEC Paris, and a DEA from Paris, France.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
This combination of extensive experience, strategic investment, and strong international connections positions Mr. He as a formidable force in the world of finance, reminiscent of the leading bankers on Wall Street.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jack-Yu.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jack Yu<\/strong>
\nPartner; Co-Leader, China Practice Group<\/em>
\nFasken
\nBoard Director
\nCanada China Business Council
\n<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jack Yu (\u4e8e\u534e\u6d32) is an experienced business lawyer, with a focus on private mergers & acquisition and cross-border transactions. Mr. Yu has advised clients on over several billion dollars of M&A, private equity, corporate reorganization, and complex commercial transactions, spanning across multiple industries and sectors.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
As Co-Leader of the firm\u2019s China Practice Group, Mr. Yu regularly travels to China and is actively involved in the Asian legal community in Canada. He is often relied on by Chinese clients both from overseas and in Canada for sophisticated transactions and day-to-day legal issues. Mr. Yu also has experience in the foreign investments review process in Canada.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Yu earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and philosophy from the University of Toronto. He is on the Board of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, Ontario Chapter. Born and raised in Jinan, Shandong, Mr. Yu is fluent in Mandarin.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bijan-Ahmadi-1000x750-1-e1748960756471.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bijan Ahmadi<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director and COO<\/em>
\nCanada China Business Council<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bijan Ahmadi serves as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), overseeing the operations and activities of the Council across its seven chapters in Canada and China.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Before joining CCBC, he co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy (IPD) from 2018 to 2024. IPD is a non-partisan think tank operating in Canada and the United States, dedicated to fostering constructive engagement and interest-based thinking in international affairs.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
During his tenure at IPD, Mr. Ahmadi launched the organization\u2019s Asia research program in 2020 and its flagship annual conference, the Indo-Pacific Strategy Forum (IPSF), in Ottawa in 2021. Today, IPSF is recognized as Canada\u2019s premier conference on the country\u2019s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. He was also the co-editor of Canada-China Brief, a biweekly policy newsletter providing the latest developments and expert insights on political and economic relations between Ottawa and Beijing.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
In his work on China, Mr. Ahmadi has advised large corporations and SMEs on navigating Canada-China trade, policy, and regulatory developments. He has also spearheaded the publication of numerous research reports on China and Canada-China relations and led Track 2 diplomacy initiatives in collaboration with Chinese and American research institutions.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Mr. Ahmadi holds a Master\u2019s degree in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London and a Master of Applied Science from the University of Toronto. Before founding IPD, Mr. Ahmadi worked in strategy and management roles in the financial services and real estate sectors, where he honed his skills in organizational leadership and operational planning. He also served on the executive boards of several Canadian non-profits and NGOs, including the Toronto branch of the Canadian International Council.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb1_3″ _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.16″ custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding__hover=\u00a0\u00bb|||\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=\u00a0\u00bb82212,82203,82206,82209,82215,82218,82221,82224,82274,82227,82230,82233,82236,82239,82242″ posts_number=\u00a0\u00bb17″ show_title_and_caption=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb show_pagination=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb zoom_icon_color=\u00a0\u00bb#e3002b\u00a0\u00bb disabled_on=\u00a0\u00bboff|off|off\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4″ hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ pagination_font_size_tablet=\u00a0\u00bb51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=\u00a0\u00bb2″ locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On June 26, 2025, the Ontario Chapter of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), in collaboration with Scotia Wealth Management, hosted an exclusive event aimed at providing entrepreneurs and business […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1687,"featured_media":82212,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ccbc-past-events"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1687"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82200"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82278,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82200\/revisions\/82278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82212"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ccbc.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Swanzy Quarshie<\/strong>, Managing Director, Global Equities; Portfolio Manager, Scotiabank<\/li>\n