CAASA Events

2020 CAASA Mentorship Info Session Breakfast

Thursday, January 16, 2020. This introductory session will provide an overview of the program, expectations and the application process. It is open to all that might be interested in participating in the program and are unsure of what to expect, time commitments, how to apply and more.

VC Arbitrage: Multiples like the Valley and Salaries with Comp Packages Like Toronto

Tuesday, January 28. The topic will cover taking advantage of lower compensation levels in Toronto/Canada and high exit multiples in the US/Silicon Valley.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Social

Thursday, January 30, 2020. Please join us in support of The Duke Of Edinburgh's charity event. CAASA has partnered with The Duke for their upcoming Ski for the Duke event in March. Learn how your contribution and involvement will help provide young Ontarians with the Award as they contribute to their communities and develop lifelong skills.

Montreal: Founding Day Drinks 2020

Monday, February 3, 2020 at Bar George. We invite all members to join us for celebratory drinks, networking among peers, a review of our 2019 year and the direction of the association as it continues to grow.

The Future of Talent in Finance

Tuesday, February 4, 2020. This panel will speak towards a recent report from McKinsey that claims, in the next couple of years, machines will be capable of performing 30% of the current work at banks. The accelerated pace of change is disrupting every aspect of our financial ecosystems. Adapting and embracing new challenges in attracting, retaining and engaging talent as it becomes an even greater priority for the organization of the future.

Toronto: Founding Day Drinks 2020

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at The Cambridge Club. We invite all members to join us for celebratory drinks, networking among peers, a review of our 2019 year and the direction of the association as it continues to grow.

It’s (Not) The Money: Staying Competitive with Comp and Perks.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This event will be discussing compensation levels for Accounting, Legal and Compliance staff including salary trends, bonus expectations, and other work perks trending in the market.

CAASA Charity Ski Day: Ski for the Duke

Thursday, March 5th, 2020. CAASA is proud to partner with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The goal of the program is to recognize young people between ages of 14-24 who excel outside the classroom by giving back to their communities. By participating in this event, you will ensure the continuation of the proven and impactful program.

Blockchain (& Crypto-currency) Breakfast

Wednesday, May 6, 2020. In 2019 we started our triple-header May 1st with a Blockchain Primer, kicked off by Fred Pye with 3iQ Corp. explaining the blockchain crypto-currency and then Kerem Koncuoglu of MLG Blockchain delving deeper into use cases and the evolution of the industry. 2020 speakers to be announced.

Liquid Alts Lunch 2020

Wednesday, May 6, 2020. This lunch will provide a roundtable and open floor discussion of liquid alts progress in the market, structures and features of products released thus far, views on short, intermediate and long-term efficacy, risk ratings and compliance, use of in-house and external management expertise and areas of excellence and improvement in the current space.