Empire Life Investments has announced the appointment of Jennifer Law as Senior Portfolio Manager, Canadian Equities.

Law will manage Empire Life Small Cap Equity GIF and the Empire Life Small Cap Equity Mutual Fund as well as the equity portion of the Empire Life Monthly Income GIF & Empire Life Monthly Income Mutual Fund.

“Jennifer successfully managed our small cap portfolios from 1999-2003. We are thrilled she is returning to the team,” said Ian Hardacre, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.

More than 20 years experience as a lead manager

Law has more than 20 years experience as a lead manager in Canadian Small Cap Equities. Prior to this appointment, she was a portfolio manager with CIBC Asset Management. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is also a CFA charterholder.

Law replaces Virginia Wai-Ping who is no longer with Empire Life Investments. Law was recognized in 2017 as “Canadian TopGun Investment Mind” by Brendan Wood International.