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Firm Overview

Founded in 1974, Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (pronounced “more”) is a privately owned, independent investment firm, managing approximately $84.2 billion in assets for individual and institutional investors across all major asset classes. We employ over 250 people in Calgary, Toronto, the U.S., and Singapore.

For over 50 years, we have provided investment management for our clients using our “boring” investment approach. This approach has helped our clients safely and profitably navigate the investing landscape over many economic cycles. Our mission is to be our clients’ most trusted investment manager by delivering long-term investment excellence, building strong client partnerships, and making a commitment to do the right thing—always.

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Do the Right Thing

Our founder Charles Mawer had a single mantra—“do the right thing”—for clients, employees, and the community. His unrivalled integrity continues to guide us today.

Firm Timeline

1974
Charles Mawer founds Mawer & Associates
1987
International Equity
1988
Canadian Small Cap Equity Canadian Money Market
1991
Canadian Mid-Large Cap Equity Canadian Bond
1992
U.S. Equity
2007
Global Small Cap
2009
Global Equity
2011
Toronto Office opens
2012
Investment advisory services offered in the U.S.
2013
Singapore research presence established
2017
Emerging Markets Equity
2020
EAFE Large Cap
2020
Mawer Investment Management U.S. LLC established
2021
U.S. Mid Cap
2024
Global Credit

Our Values

Our core values form the foundation of our firm. We think of them as much more than words on a wall; they reflect what is truly important to us and serve as a compass for our actions.
1
Act with Integrity
2
Put Clients' Interests First
3
Pursue Excellence
4
Work as a Team
5
Think Long-term
  • We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
  • We believe that there are no small breaches of integrity.
  • We do what we say we’ll do.
  • We take ownership of our mistakes.
  • We are consistent in thought, word, and deed.
  • We are honest, open, and candid.
  • We keep the camels out of our tent.
  • We hold ourselves and each other to the highest ethical standards.
  • We believe that there are no small breaches of integrity.
  • We do what we say we’ll do.
  • We take ownership of our mistakes.
  • We are consistent in thought, word, and deed.
  • We are honest, open, and candid.
  • We keep the camels out of our tent.
Our Culture

We work in an open, non-hierarchical culture which encourages candid communication, fosters trust, and thereby enables effective decision-making throughout the firm. After all, diversity of thought within a team is meaningless unless individuals have the humility to hold their stories lightly and to engage in respectful debate. 

Ideas matter—not titles. We strive to be honest, humble, relentlessly curious, and to seek continual improvement. We think and act like owners and are comfortable giving up short-term wins for long-term success. This culture supports a decision-making and workplace environment that is clear, focused, and passionate, helping to contribute to high retention rates within the team.

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