State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) today announced its expanded presence in Toronto with new office space in Toronto’s financial district.

“The growth of our office in Toronto emphasizes our commitment to having a strong presence in Canada, the eighth largest economy in the world, and an important part of SSgA’s global strategy,” says Ottello Sturino, chief operating officer, SSgA.

“From our new facility, we will continue to address the current and anticipated needs of our clients with investment solutions that span all asset classes and across the risk return spectrum.”

SSgA serves more than 120 institutional clients throughout Canada including corporations, pension funds, endowments, insurance companies and government agencies.

Since the opening of its first office in Canada in 1991, SSgA has grown from fewer than 10 employees in 1991 to more than 100 across Canada.