Market Opens

Tammy Cash, Co-President, Women in ETFs Canada (“WE Canada” or the “Organization”) and board members, WE Canada members and sponsors, joined Selma Thaver, Managing Director, TSX Listings, TMX Group to close the market to celebrate the Organization’s 10 year anniversary. Canada is the home of the first ever ETF launched in 1990. The Canadian Chapter of Women in ETFs was launched in November of 2014 and has over 650 members from across the ETF Ecosystem including ETF and Index providers, Broker Dealers, Exchanges, ETF Investors and ETF Service Providers from the legal and custodial communities. WE Canada offers many opportunities for sponsors to gain recognition as a leader in supporting women in financial services. Over the past decade, WE Canada has been a pioneer in fostering gender diversity, breaking barriers, and building networks that uplift women in finance.

Anthony Iannucci, Chief Transformation Officer with the City of Richmond Hill and a member of Toronto CIO's steerco, joined Anatoly Korolkov, Interim Chief Technology Officer, TMX Group, to close the market to promote technology executives networking with cross industry peers and discussing relevant trends, opportunities and challenges. Toronto CIO is a professional network dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation among Chief Information Officers and senior IT leaders in the Greater Toronto Area. Since 2008, Toronto CIO has been hosting exclusive events and forums that facilitate knowledge sharing, strategic discussions, and peer connections, addressing challenges and trends in technology and business leadership. Guided by an exceptional steering committee that provides strategic direction and curates meaningful discussions, the group empowers members with access to insights, best practices, and a supportive community, enabling them to drive organizational success and elevate their impact in the ever-evolving digital landscape. The active participation and invaluable contributions of CIO attendees are essential to the success of these events, enriching discussions with their diverse perspectives and real-world expertise. Additionally, these events are supported by industry-leading partners whose thought leadership drives impactful peer discussions and helps shape the dialogue around emerging trends and challenges in the field. Their sponsorship enhances the value delivered to the community by connecting members with cutting-edge solutions and perspectives.

Stephanie Wolfe, Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing, Global X Investments Canada Inc. (Global X), and her team joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their seven new ETFs: Global X Equal Weight Canadian Telecommunications ETF (TSX: RING), Global X Equal Weight Canadian Insurance Index ETF (TSX: SAFE), Global X Equal Weight Canadian Groceries & Staples Index ETF (TSX: MART), Global X Equal Weight Canadian Oil & Gas index ETF (TSX: NRGY), Global X Gold Producers Index ETF (TSX: GLDX), Global X Mid-Term Government Bond Premium Yield ETF (TSX: PAYM), and Global X Long-Term Government Bond Premium Yield ETF (TSX: PAYL). RING, SAFE and MART are entrants into the new "Best of Canada" ETF suite, which offers exposure to major Canadian sectors; including Telecommunications, Insurance as well as Groceries and Staples, and the largest companies that lead them. PAYM and PAYL complete Global X’s Premium Yield suite, which is designed to help investors seek to maximize their monthly income potential above what is typically offered by U.S. Treasury and Canadian Government Fixed Income Securities through the application of an active options management overlay. NRGY and GLDX are the latest additions to Global X's “Sector Equity" ETF suite and offer new ways to invest in North American-listed gold miners and Canadian oil and gas companies. Global X is an innovative financial services company that offers a broadly diversified range of solutions for investors of all experience levels to meet their investment objectives in a variety of market conditions. Global X has more than $35 billion of assets under management and 134 ETFs listed on major Canadian stock exchanges. Global X is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, which manages more than $800 billion of assets across 19 countries and global markets around the world.

Members of The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing Canada (SABEW Canada) joined TMX Group to close the market in celebration of excellence in Canadian business journalism, and the important contribution that informed, unbiased business journalism makes to Canada’s markets. A group of Canadian journalists launched SABEW Canada, the first international chapter of the U.S.-based Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, in 2014. It now has more than 250 members, among them reporters and editors from The Globe and Mail, Bloomberg, Financial Post, The Canadian Press, The Toronto Star, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, The Logic, MoneySense and more. SABEW Canada’s mission is to define and inspire excellence in business journalism, including by hosting educational events, training sessions and networking events where business journalists can make new connections and be part of a community of colleagues and friends. SABEW Canada also hosts its prestigious annual Best in Business Awards competition.