Market Opens

Douglas Lee, Director, Global Equity Derivatives, TD Securities, along with other members from TD Securities, BMO Capital Markets, and Société Générale, joined Ron Hochman, Managing Director, CRM Equity Derivatives, Montreal Exchange (MX), to open the market and celebrate MX recently launching the Adjusted Interest Rate S&P/TSX 60 Total Return Index Future. This is the first of its kind in Canada. TD Securities, BMO Capital Markets, and Société Générale’s dedication and expertise have been instrumental in successfully launching and developing this innovative product on the MX. By providing liquidity, fostering efficient price discovery, and supporting a robust trading environment, they have played a key role in ensuring market confidence and stability. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, transparency, and excellence in Canadian derivatives markets.

Erik Sloane, EVP, Head of Distribution, Global X Investments Canada (“Global X” or the “Company”) and his team, joined Keith Wu, Head, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the Global X Tokenization Ecosystem Index ETF (TSX: TOKN). The Global X Tokenization Ecosystem Index ETF "TOKN" is an equity ETF designed to provide exposure to the growth of companies driving the development and adoption of tokenized financial infrastructure. Global X Investments Canada is an innovative financial services company and offers one of the largest suites of exchange traded funds in Canada. The Global X Fund family includes 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 $50 billion of assets under management and 156 ETFs listed on major Canadian stock exchanges. Global X is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, which manages more than $1 trillion of assets across 19 countries and global markets around the world.

Leaders from Verity, TMX Datalinx, and TMX Group, closed the market to celebrate the recent acquisition of Verity. Michelle Tran, President, TMX Datalinx was joined by John McKenzie, CEO, TMX Group, to mark the milestone. Verity is a leading provider of investment research management and data intelligence. This strategic move integrates Verity’s AI-driven research platform and proprietary datasets—covering insider activity and institutional holdings—into TMX Datalinx. Verity's two core product offerings are VerityRMS, a market-leading research management system, and VerityData, featuring enhanced datasets and insights primarily focused on public equity filings. TMX Datalinx will continue advancing VerityData and VerityRMS, including their artificial intelligence capabilities, to enhance client investment outcomes and realize operational efficiencies. The acquisition bolsters TMX Datalinx's global footprint, providing over 5,000 clients with advanced workflow tools to optimize intellectual capital. By combining Verity’s actionable insights with TMX Group’s robust data infrastructure, the Company enhances its ability to support top-tier investment firms in making faster, high-confidence decisions across global markets.

Dean Orrico, President and Chief Executive Officer of Middlefield Limited (“Middlefield” or the “Company”), along with the firm’s executive leadership, portfolio management, and sales and marketing teams, joined Graham Mackenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market and celebrate the launch of the Company’s new ETF: Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF (TSX: MSBP). The launch represents a strategic expansion for Middlefield with its first dedicated fixed income ETF, supported by the addition of experienced portfolio management and client relationship professionals. This milestone marks an important evolution in Middlefield’s 45-year history as a leading provider of income-focused investment solutions. The new ETF adds to a product shelf of award-winning strategies, highlighting Middlefield’s depth of expertise and focus on delivering a superior client experience.