Market Opens

Mark Caranci, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brompton Funds, and his team joined Keith Wu, Head, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the Brompton U.S. Cash Flow Kings ETF (TSX: KNGU) & Brompton Canadian Cash Flow Kings ETF (TSX: KNGC). Brompton Funds manages over $3 billion AUM in 23 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other TSX-traded investment funds. Information about Brompton Funds’ entire product line, including KNGU and KNGC, is available at: https://www.bromptongroup.com/all-products/. KNGU and KNGC ETFs aim to deliver long-term capital appreciation by investing in high-quality companies that generate strong free cash flows.

Michael “Pinball” Clemons – General Manager, Toronto Argonauts, member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and owner of seven Grey Cup rings, and the Toronto Argonauts team joined Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand Reputation, TMX Group, to close the market. The Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League were thrilled to close the market while preparing to open their season. They begin their quest for the Grey Cup on Sunday, June 9, 7:00 at BMO Field against the BC Lions. The Argos first played football in 1873 and have won the Grey Cup championship trophy 18 times, more than any other team. Representing the Argos on Friday was their general manager and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, Michael “Pinball” Clemons, the proud owner of seven Grey Cup rings. He was joined by a trio of current players; defensive end Folarin Orimolade, receiver Dejon Brissett, and kicker Lirim Hajrullahu. The Argos invite you to come out and experience live football in Toronto.

Representatives of Start Proud joined the TMX Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council to open the market and celebrate Pride month. Start Proud is a national not-for-profit that facilitates the professional development of 2SLGBTQ+ students as they transition from school to career through a national network within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. For 18 years, Start Proud has delivered meaningful programming for students and young professionals, including its flagship Out on Bay Street Conference. From finance and accounting to law, tech and marketing, Start Proud has worked with employers to make Canadian industry more diverse.

Representatives from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate the WFE Board and WFE Sustainability Conference. Established in 1961, the WFE is the global industry association for exchanges and clearing houses. Headquartered in London, it represents over 250 market infrastructure providers, including standalone CCPs that are not part of exchange groups. On June 5, the WFE convened its members and stakeholders to discuss the key ESG issues within the exchange and market infrastructure space. Exchanges sit at the core of the financial market, playing a vital role in creating the vehicles for capital to be deployed into sustainable development. The day held a range of panels, keynote speeches and fireside chats from the industry leaders in this space as members discussed how the industry will meet the challenges of financing the green transition.