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Michael Lee-Chin honoured at RBC Black Diamond Ball in Canada

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Jamaican financier Michael Lee-Chin was honoured for his life’s work at the 10th annual RBC Black Diamond Ball on February 22.

He acquired Canadian mutual fund company AIC Limited in 1987, then went on to become chairman of NCB Financial Group.

The RBC Black Diamond Ball is one of Canada’s premier events celebrating Black excellence in the arts, culture, community and business.

This year’s theme is “Let’s Get Together”.

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