OTTAWA,
ON, Oct. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, MD Financial
Management Inc. (MD), Scotiabank and the Canadian Cardiovascular
Society (CCS) announced a multi-year agreement to support the CCS
strategy for advancing cardiovascular research, education and
care.
The agreement aims to enhance opportunities for cardiovascular
professionals to access further education, enrich research
opportunities and build relationships that support them in caring
for patients. MD and Scotiabank will also support the CCS
annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (this year from
October 24-27, 2024), a forum that
showcases the best research and promotes learning amongst
Canada's
leading cardiovascular care providers.
"Our collaboration with the Canadian Cardiovascular Society is
an exciting opportunity to strengthen the personal and professional
development of cardiovascular specialists and build, develop and
extend the reach of important research and education across the
country," said Pamela Allen, Chief
Executive Officer, MD. "MD and Scotiabank are honoured to
support cardiovascular professionals in the important work that
they do."
"We welcome MD's interest in supporting the CCS mission to
advance heart health for all Canadians by making important
contributions to our advocacy, excellence and evidence, and
continuing professional education portfolios," said Carolyn Pullen, the Canadian Cardiovascular
Society's Chief Executive Officer. "This new partnership also
serves as an attractive, value-adding benefit to our 2,500+
members, who will now be able to access MD's tailored financial
services offering."
As part of the agreement, MD and Scotiabank will be the
exclusive financial services partner of CCS and will offer members
access to comprehensive banking and wealth management services
tailored to the needs of physicians, medical learners and their
families across the various stages of the physician
lifecycle.
Through relationships with more than 40 physician-member
organizations, MD and Scotiabank are committed to providing
financial support and educational resources to Canada's medical students, residents,
physicians and their families. Together, MD and Scotiabank share
values that help build a more sustainable health care
system.
About the Affinity Agreement
The Canadian Medical Association, MD Financial Management
Limited and Scotiabank together proudly support this initiative,
which is one of several that comprise our $115 million commitment to supporting the medical
profession and advancing health in Canada.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank's vision is to be our clients' most trusted financial
partner, to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and maximize
total shareholder return. Guided by our purpose: "for every
future," we help our clients, their families and their communities
achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and
services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth
management and private banking, corporate and investment banking,
and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.4 trillion (as at July
31, 2024), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange
(TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more
information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on X
@Scotiabank.
About MD Financial Management Inc.
With more than 55 years of physician-focused experience, MD
Financial Management Inc. (MD) is dedicated to providing financial
peace of mind to Canada's
physicians and their families, so they can enjoy what matters most
to them while achieving their career and life goals. MD had more
than $58 billion in assets under
management as of July 31, 2024. MD
Management Limited was the first of the MD Group of Companies to be
founded, in 1969. MD Financial Management Inc. wholly owns MD
Management Limited. For a detailed list of the MD Group of
Companies, visit md.ca.
About the Canadian Cardiovascular Society
The CCS is the trusted voice in Canada for cardiovascular care professionals,
bringing together more than 2,500 medical specialists and key
members of the heart health team to advance research, education,
and care. Stakeholders, decision-makers, and professional groups
turn to the CCS first to consult us on new developments and
emerging issues in cardiovascular care in Canada, visit https://ccs.ca/
SOURCE Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations