Market Opens
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RB Global Inc. Opens the Market
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Jim Kessler, Chief Executive Officer, RB Global Inc. (TSX: RBA) (“RB Global” or the “Company”), joined Chris Birkett, President, TSX Listings, to open the market to celebrate the Company’s 20th year listing anniversary on TSX. RB Global, Inc. (TSX: RBA) (NYSE: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 14 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The Company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and VeriTread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport. Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) Opens the Market
Monday, November 18, 2024
Leslie Byberg, Executive Vice President, Strategic Regulation at the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC” or the “Company”), and her team joined Rajeeve Thakur, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, General Counsel's Office, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) to open the market, as they focus on a number of critical priorities including new ways to support innovation and capital formation. The Ontario Securities Commission is an independent Crown agency that regulates Ontario’s capital markets by making rules that have the force of law and by adopting policies that influence the behaviour of capital markets participants. Strategic Regulation is a centre of excellence at the OSC for insight, analysis and advice on emerging trends, innovation, and the investor experience. They engage with a wide range of stakeholders to shape and influence conversations on the evolution of Ontario’s capital markets and the regulatory framework to support resilient, efficient, and prosperous capital markets for Ontario. 50/50 Women on Boards Closes the Market
Friday, November 15, 2024
Shara Roy, Partner and Chief Legal Counsel, Ernst & Young LLP, and Honourable Charmaine Williams, Ontario's Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, joined David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs, TMX Group, to close the market and promote the 50/50 Women on Boards organization. 50/50 Women on Boards is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the representation of women and women of color on corporate boards through impactful research, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives. Their annual Gender Diversity Index™ Report provides comprehensive data on the progress and challenges in achieving boardroom gender diversity across U.S. public companies, guiding their evidence-based approach to change. Through workshops, city events, and a global summit, 50/50 Women on Boards connect board-ready women with leadership opportunities and help organizations build diverse, high-performing boards. 121 Mining Conference Opens the Market from London, UK
Friday, November 15, 2024
Julie Driscoll, Executive VP, UK, 121 Group, joined Roy Wefuan, Head of Client Success, Company Services, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the 121 Mining Conference. 121 Mining Investment London connects global portfolio managers, analysts, fund managers, family offices and strategy teams from automobile downstream buyers with mining CEOs for 1-2-1, in-person meetings. The conference features panels and presentations from top regional investors, sharing insights on investment opportunities, strategies, and latest industry trends. Beyond London, 121 Group hosts events in Singapore, New York, Dubai, and Cape Town. The print and online platform, The Assay, offers insights from leading fund managers and analysts, along with mining company news and updates. Montréal Exchange Options Trading Simulation Contest Opens the Market
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Mathieu Latendresse, Canada's Top Options Trader and grand prize winner of the 2024 Options Trading Simulation Contest, joined Karen McMeekin, President, Regulatory Division of Montréal Exchange (MX), to open the market in celebration of Canada's Financial Literacy Month and MX's commitment to investor education. Mathieu emerged victorious among 1,800 participants nationwide, securing the $5K grand prize through strategic options trading in the six-week virtual contest, where participants managed a $100K virtual portfolio, while competing for weekly prizes of $500. In 2024, MX strengthened its investor education through two key initiatives: Options-Ed, a comprehensive platform offering learning modules, articles, videos, and strategic insights for options traders at all levels, and the Regulatory Division's Fine Fund Financing Grant, which supports projects that educate market participants and the general public and contribute to financial research across Canada. These initiatives reflect MX's ongoing commitment to empowering investors with knowledge and resources. 