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TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, and Trayport which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London and Singapore. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.
This information is provided for information purposes only. Neither TMX Group Limited nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the completeness of the information contained in this podcast and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in or your use of, or reliance on, the information mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, this podcast is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such advice.
Also, any information provided in this podcast is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this podcast. The views, opinions and advice provided in this Podcast reflect those of the individual authors/presenters.
TMX Group hosted its annual Equities Trading Conference in Toronto on May 6, where David Clarke, Head of Government Affairs at TMX, moderated a panel discussion with TMX CEO John McKenzie and Phil Harwood, Partner at FGS Longview, to tackle the competitiveness of Canada's public markets amidst global political shifts. The discussion explores challenges in government engagement, with a focus on the role capital markets participants can play in educating policymakers to ensure Canada is seen throughout the world as a great place to invest and do business.
Dean McPherson, Head of Global Mining at TMX Group, joins the Northern Miner Podcast to discuss the current mining landscape. He shares insights on global investment trends, the impact of geopolitical events on capital markets, and the challenges and opportunities facing mining companies in Canada. McPherson also highlights TMX Group's role in supporting the mining sector and PDAC 2025. Tune in for a comprehensive look at the future of mining and mineral exploration.
In this episode, TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau sits down with Dr. Ron Dembo, founder and CEO of riskthinking.AI, a leading data and technology company that is repricing financial risk with the reality of climate change. Today's discussion touches on the topics of risk, sustainability, and how financial institutions are applying critical data related to climate and physical risk. Dr. Dembo shares his journey from mathematics to risk management and now sustainability, highlighting the common thread of problem-solving and creativity across these domains. He discusses the challenges in climate risk management, emphasizing the lack of collaboration and data sharing within financial institutions and limitations of regulators. Dr. Dembo reflects on his journey at Algorithmics—the first company he grew from a startup into the world's largest enterprise risk-management software provider—and stresses the importance of fostering an environment that allows for diverse skills and perspectives to come together to drive innovation. He underscores the need for high-quality talent and a mission-focused approach to tackling complex challenges.
TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating.The episode features Kathy Butler, Vice Chair and Head of Capital Markets at CIBC World Markets, and Genevieve Eccleston, Director of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity. Our guests discuss the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors, the funding gap in private and public markets, and the importance of women-led companies accessing capital. Kathy and Genevieve share their career paths, the current investment landscape, and the shift in investor demands, emphasizing the need for sustainable business models with growth potential and profitability. They also highlight the role investment bankers can play in advising companies on financial strategies, including M&A and going public. For more insights from capital markets leaders, visit www.tmx.com/POV
TSX’s Delilah Panio returns with the Women in the Capital Markets series, focusing on the trailblazing women in the capital markets and the opportunities they are creating.The episode features Meghan Roach, CEO of Roots (TSX:ROOT), and Claudia Tornquist, CEO of Kodiak Copper (TSXV:KDK); two remarkable women who share backgrounds in accounting, consulting and board memberships before going on to becoming first-time public company CEOs. We learn about their career journeys and the challenges faced during tumultuous markets, including how they navigated their companies through the COVID-19 pandemic.Both CEOs stress the importance of mentorship, confidence, and networking for women aspiring to leadership roles. They also touch on the post-COVID business environment, advocating for flexible work policies and the importance of maintaining company profitability while supporting employee well-being.For more insights from capital markets leaders, visit www.tmx.com/POV
In this insightful episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's George Khalife delves into the transformative world of real estate with Tom Wenz, CEO of Impact Development Group (TSXV:IMPT (https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IMPT)). At the forefront of affordable housing in Panama, Tom unravels the story behind the company's innovative approach to creating value for the burgeoning middle class, supported by a robust government-backed framework. Hear about Tom's rich history of executive leadership, from orchestrating high-impact mergers to steering groundbreaking corporate strategies. Discover how Tom's fervor for team empowerment and his strategic foresight have propelled Impact Development Group to new heights, culminating in their strategic decision to list on TSX Venture Exchange.
Pavan Sukhdev is Founder & CEO of GIST Impact, a leading impact data and analytics provider, and has been measuring and quantifying social and environmental impacts for more than 16 years. TMX Datalinx’s Elgin Chau delves into Pavan’s origin story; how a career in banking lends itself to his passion in impact economics. He talks about why he founded GIST Impact and how biodiversity has emerged at the forefront of many client conversations.TMX Datalinx provides a broad range of real-time, historical, and other data products and services to customers across North America and around the globe. For more information visit the TMX ESG Data Hub page (https://www.tmxinfoservices.com/data-solutions-and-services/products-and-services/tmx-esg-data-hub).For more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV (TMX.com/POV).
In this episode, Toronto Stock Exchange's Monica Hamm speaks to Tim Babcock, VP & Head of TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Our hosts dive into the history of TSXV, including the unique opportunity it provides investors by allowing participation in high-growth companies at an earlier stage. Tim shares significant progress on TSXV's 'Venture Forward' initiative which launched in 2022 to accelerate the evolution of Canada's public venture market.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.tmx.com/POV (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-1464248/episodes/e-131313305/edit/www.tmx.com/POV)
Dive into the world of clean-label foods with The Fresh Factory (TSXV:FRSH) Co-Founder & CEO, Bill Besenhofer, for a compelling conversation about innovation, leadership, and the future of fresh food.Bill shares his insights on the evolution of The Fresh Factory and its commitment to sustainable, health-conscious products, including why the company chose to go public on TSX Venture Exchange to meet its growth ambitions.TSX's George Khalife hosts this conversation and explores Bill's diverse career path, from his early days as a football player at Eastern Illinois University to his roles in venture capital and executive operations. Discover how Bill's passion for mentorship and Lean Six Sigma expertise have shaped his approach to business and helped foster growth in the ventures he manages.
TSX’s Delilah Panio kicks off a new series centered around Women in the Capital Markets to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. She welcomes Jessica Van Den Akker and Kristen Reinertson of JVR Ventures, two of the few female founders of TSX Venture Exchange’s flagship Capital Pool Company (CPC) program. They get into the mechanics of a CPC and why it’s the most popular go-public vehicle; why they chose to set one up; and what it means to be a female dealmaker in a male dominated industry.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.tmx.com/POV (www.tmx.com/POV)
Today’s episode comes from an interview Delilah Panio, TSX/TSXV’s VP of US Capital Formation, recorded with Steve McGarry, host of The Exit. The duo cover a lot of ground, including a topic Delilah is especially passionate about—bridging the gender gap in venture capital. Delilah discusses the alternatives to venture capital and emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs, especially women, to explore different funding sources, including crowdfunding and public venture capital on TSX Venture. We also learn ways we can narrow the funding gap by accessing aligned capital.This episode is brought to you by Flippa (https://flippa.com/), the #1 marketplace to buy and sell online businesses. For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)
In this episode, TSX’s George Khalife speaks to Carlos Vicens, CEO of Full Circle Lithium (TSXV:FCLI), a highly specialized recycling company focused on lithium and battery materials reintegration. A veteran of the industry, Carlos has spent much of his career simplifying and explaining the complexities of the lithium industry to investors and institutions. Hear Carlos share his journey from Investment Banking to the position of CEO at Full Circle Lithium, including the lessons he learned taking the company public on TSX Venture Exchange.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)
In this episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks to Jim Balsillie. Jim is the retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally.He is the co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) and the Digital Governance Council, as well as founder of the Centre for International Governance Innovation in Waterloo (CIGI), the Centre for Digital Rights, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and the Arctic Research Foundation. He currently chairs the boards of CCI, CIGI, Innovation Asset Collective and co-chairs the Digital Governance Council. His awards include: several honorary degrees, Mobile World Congress Lifetime Achievement Award, India’s Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, Canadian Business Hall of Fame, Time Magazine’s World’s 100 Most Influential People and three times Barron’s list of “World’s Top CEOs.”Jim shares his experiences helping multiple companies raise capital and build strong balance sheets, and his thoughts on the current state of tech and innovation in Canada.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)
In this episode, we’re joined by Rick MacPherson, President and CEO, ME2C Environmental (TSXV:MEEC (https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MEEC)), a leading environmental technologies company developing and delivering patented and proprietary solutions to the global power industry.With an existing listing on a US exchange, ME2C Environmental dual-listed on TSX Venture Exchange to access capital and fund the company’s expansion. Hear Rick share the benefits of being dual-listed, including how it’s helped MEEC increase exposure and access additional shareholders.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)
In this episode, we’re joined by Todd and Kerrie Gibson, Co-Founders of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSXV:YERB.U (https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/YERB.U)), a company that makes great-tasting energy beverages with yerba mate and other premium, plant-based ingredients. After a successful crowdfunding campaign helped the company attract a loyal base of customers, Todd and Kerrie turned to TSX Venture Exchange to realize their growth ambitions and move the company forward. Hear from the co-founders as they outline the benefits of being a public company, including easier access to capital, the ability to attract qualified employees, and how it’s helped them stand alongside their biggest competitors in the market.For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV)
In the third edition of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, Doug and Corey are joined by Rizwan Awan, President, Equities Trading & Head of TMX Markets, Products & Services, TMX Group, for a deep dive on the concept of adverse selection, a situation where a party trades against you when you are likely to lose due to unequal information or a speed disadvantage. Following extensive feedback from clients, TMX Group is introducing two new trading platforms in Canada, Alpha-X and Alpha DRK, in Q4 2023 that aim to address adverse selection and create a fair and level playing field for all market participants. Hear how these new trading platforms seek to democratize speed and improve execution quality while providing more choices for investors.For more information on TMX Markets, please visit www.TSX.com/trading (https://www.tsx.com/trading). And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/POV).
Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation, TMX Group, speaks to TMX Board Chair Luc Bertrand and covers a wide range of topics, including Luc’s storied career in Canada’s capital markets (TSX:X (https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/X)); the evolution of the market landscape in Canada and our country’s competitive prospects on the world stage. For more information visit tmx.com (https://tmx.com/) and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov (https://www.tmx.com/pov).
In today’s episode, Erik Anderson, Head of Business Development based out of Dallas, Texas, speaks with Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports (TSXV:GAME). Hear Justin’s origin story; how this Aussie with a financial background became an entrepreneur; how GameSquare Holdings was formed; how calculated risks pay off; and how the idea of dual listing this US-based company in Canada on TSX Venture Exchange came to be. Justin talks about his ethos - connecting global brands with their fan base - and how he built out his business model, and proving that it works.For more information on TSX and TSX Venture as a capital option for US companies, visit us.tsx.com (https://www.tsx.com/listings/listing-with-us/sector-and-product-profiles/united-states). And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/pov).
This week, we bring you the second episode of TMX Presents: Crossing Intents, which delves deep into global market structure trends and events with a Canadian lens. Our TMX co-hosts Doug Clark and Corey Garriot discuss market structure perceptions and misperceptions; what’s going on in the market, what needs to be fixed, and what’s working well. The duo touch on Toronto Stock Exchange’s proposed new trading venues and explore new order types. They help explain why exchanges create new markets and orders, and how the client experience plays a role in this. They also discuss issues around HFTs and dark pools and why these structures were developed – Not broken does not mean perfect.For more information on TMX Markets, please visit www.TSX.com/trading (https://www.tsx.com/trading). And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/pov).
In this episode, Julia Streets of Streets Consulting leads a conversation with TSX’s Dani Lipkin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-lipkin/) and Delilah Panio (https://www.linkedin.com/in/delilah-panio/) to talk everything TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) and its globally unique position in fueling the growth ambitions of earlier stage companies. Dani touches on the history of TSXV, including how it’s evolved over the past decade to power the innovation economy, helping companies at the forefront of technology, clean tech, and life sciences access their next round of capital. Delilah demystifies the listing process, detailing her approach to helping companies figure out if it’s the right time to go public. The conversation shifts to the importance of being prepared, with Dani and Deilah emphasizing that companies should have their ducks in a row if they want to react swiftly to optimal market conditions. For more information on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange visit tsx.com (https://www.tsx.com/) and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit TMX.com/POV (https://www.tmx.com/pov).
TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, and Trayport which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London and Singapore. For more information about TMX Group, visit our website at www.tmx.com.
This information is provided for information purposes only. Neither TMX Group Limited nor any of its affiliated companies guarantees the completeness of the information contained in this podcast and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in or your use of, or reliance on, the information mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, this podcast is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such advice.
Also, any information provided in this podcast is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this podcast. The views, opinions and advice provided in this Podcast reflect those of the individual authors/presenters.