IIAC Operations Day: The Future of Operations

Predictions and Trends Shaping the Future of Operations

June 2024

In his keynote speech at the Investment Industry Association of Canada's (IIAC) Operations Day, Ron discussed the rapid advancements in technology, regulatory requirements, and increasing service demands transforming operations across the investment industry ecosystem.

This summary focuses on navigating the future of operations, focusing on technology, product trends, regulatory changes, outsourcing, consolidation, and distribution.

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About CIBC Mellon

CIBC Mellon is celebrating 30 years of helping Canadian institutional investors and international institutional investors into Canada service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Founded in 1996, CIBC Mellon is 50-50 jointly owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). CIBC Mellon delivers investment services for investment funds, pension plans, insurance companies, banks, foundations, endowments, corporations, and global financial institutions whose clients invest in Canada.

As at June 30, 2026, CIBC Mellon had more than C$3.6 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration. CIBC Mellon is part of the BNY network, which as at June 30, 2026 had US$62.6 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY trade-marks, and is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company.