Ben Isaacson, CFA, covers large-cap global equities within the fertilizer sector – as well as emerging fertilizer companies listed in North America – for Scotia Capital. He was promoted to Equity Research Analyst in 2007, after having spent nearly two years as Research Associate in the chemicals and utilities sectors. Mr. Isaacson is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he earned his MBA in finance. He received his CFA designation in 2005, and he is a member of both the Toronto CFA Society and the CFA Institute. Prior to joining Scotia Capital in 2006, Mr. Isaacson was active in credit and debt portfolio management at a major Canadian investment dealer.