Women in Capital Markets announces award winners

Women in Capital Markets announced the 2013 winners of the WCM Rising Star Award and its awards for leadership today.

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In its fourth year, the WCM Rising Star Award honours an individual who is a high-performing role model at work and has made a lasting contribution by providing inspirational leadership and mentorship to young women in the industry. The winner of the 2013 WCM Rising Star Award is Mari Jensen, director, institutional foreign exchange Sales, Scotiabank.

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The WCM Award for Leadership, now in its seventh year, recognizes senior executives, male and female, who have combined professional excellence with a demonstrated commitment to advancing and supporting women in capital markets. The Award for Leadership – Male was presented to Eric Tripp, president, BMO Capital Markets, and the Award for Leadership – Female was presented to Martine Irman, vice-chair, TD Securities and senior vice president, TD Bank Group.

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