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Cedar Leaf Capital, Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, has received regulatory approval to begin operations
Cedar Leaf Capital, Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, has received regu...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n Cedar Leaf Capital, Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, has received regulatory approval to begin operations\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n TORONTO\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Oct. 16, 2024\n \n\n /CNW/ - Cedar Leaf Capital,\n \n Canada's\n \n first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer, announced plans to open its doors later this month to foster greater Indigenous participation in\n \n Canada's\n \n capital markets. The partnership between Scotiabank, Nch'ḵay̓ Development, Des Nedhe Group, and Chippewas of Rama First Nation, first announced in\n \n February 2024\n \n , has received all required regulatory approvals.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The new investment dealer is uniquely positioned to foster greater Indigenous participation in Canadian capital markets through employment, and by creating commercial opportunities for Indigenous communities.\n \n\n\n Leadership rooted in Indigenous Values\n \n\n\n Cedar Leaf Capital is led by CEO,\n \n Clint Davis\n \n (he/him), an Inuk from\n \n Labrador\n \n and a Beneficiary under the Labrador Inuit Land Claim Agreement. Davis brings over 20 years of experience in financial institutions and Indigenous organizations, driving a vision that advances Indigenous development corporations and businesses and advising communities on their path towards economic empowerment and self-determination.\n \n\n\n \"Our goal is to not only support Indigenous economic participation, but to empower nations through meaningful relationships built on trust and respect,\"\n \n says Davis.\n \n \"Our clients will be partners in building a stronger and more resilient financial system. We look forward to working with those who share our vision of promoting economic sovereignty and empowering Indigenous communities.\"\n \n\n\n Supporting reconciliation efforts is a priority for businesses and governments alike. Through partnerships with established market participants, Cedar Leaf Capital also looks to support corporate\n \n Canada\n \n and capital market par...