TMX Presents: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of TMX Presents, we head to Quebec City for the 25th Annual Canadian Derivatives Conference to discuss the forces reshaping global markets.
Host Luc Fortin, President and CEO of TMX Global Markets and Post Trade, sits down with Walt Lukken, President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association (FIA), for a wide-ranging conversation. Our hosts explore Canada’s rising profile as a stable, integrity-driven alternative for global investors in a volatile macroeconomic environment. Luc and Walt also dive deep into the essential role of clearinghouses as market "shock absorbers," the evolving landscape of 24/7 trading, and the dual-edged nature of AI—from its potential for sophisticated market surveillance to the critical need for cybersecurity hygiene.
Whether you are an industry professional or an investor, this episode offers a compelling look at the near-term challenges and growth opportunities facing the derivatives ecosystem today.
Today, we have a special episode focused on some of the hot button topics dominating financial industry headlines, and how these trends impact Canada’s capital markets. It's a one-on-one conversation featuring TMX CEO John McKenzie, and TMX Global Head of Markets, Luc Fortin, recorded live on stage at our recent TMX Equities Trading Conference in Toronto. It frames global industry trends in a Canadian context, including:
- The development of a framework for extended trading hours,
- What the rise of tokenization and digital assets means for Canada’s trading and post-trade communities, and
- The prospects of building Canada's world-class market ecosystem stronger to compete better globally.
In this episode, Arlene Dickinson and John Ruffolo join host Richard Goodman to discuss the path to securing Canada's future sovereignty and prosperity. They assert that a unified Team Canada approach is crucial, especially for solving persistent issues with accessing domestic capital. The conversation highlights the exceptional performance of the 2025 TSX30 (431% average return over three years) as proof that focusing on domestic growth is an existential imperative. Dickinson and Ruffolo stress the critical need for Canadian capital, pushing for pension funds to reinvest in Canada. Our guests identify future growth areas for Canada under the theme of sovereignty, arguing that this approach is essential for the nation's survival in a globally reordering world.
TMX CEO John McKenzie recently appeared on Wealthsimple’s TLDR podcast with hosts Devin Friedman, Sarah Rieger and Matt Kerresz. Their discussion touched on a wide range of topics, including TMX’s history of innovation and the evolution of the stock exchange business; the role our unique capital markets ecosystem plays in Canada’s economy; and the important work TMX has done to advocate for policy measures to promote investment in Canadian companies, to enhance economic prosperity and boost international competitiveness.
More on Wealthsimple's TLDR podcast: https://wealthsimple-tldr-podcast.simplecast.com/
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 Megan Roche, 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). 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.
For more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit 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
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
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, the #1 marketplace to buy and sell online businesses.
For more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit 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
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
In this episode, we’re joined by Rick MacPherson, President and CEO, ME2C Environmental (TSXV: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
In this episode, we’re joined by Todd and Kerrie Gibson, Co-Founders of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSXV: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
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. And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit 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); the evolution of the market landscape in Canada and our country’s competitive prospects on the world stage.
For more information visit tmx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit 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. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit 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. And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, Julia Streets of Streets Consulting leads a conversation with TSX’s Dani Lipkin and 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 and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Dietmar Neuhas, Senior Investment Advisor at Echelon Wealth Partners. Dietmar began his wealth management career in the mid 1980s at an insurance company as an estate planner. He talks about watching trends - the theme that seemed to pervade even his childhood memories, and would eventually propel him into his career as an investment advisor. His path was not linear, after deciding not to pursue a career in psychology - by pure accident. Hear why a fish and chip shop had a huge impact on his initial career choices. Dietmar works with a team of six to advise their wealth management and issuer clients; they focus on building innovative fixed income portfolios along with equity investing.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange investing information, please subscribe to our monthly Investor Insights report and our Market Intelligence Report by visiting tsx.com/mig. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
On today’s episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks with Tony van Marken, co-founder and managing partner of First Ascent Ventures. Tony is an experienced international executive who has worked in the private and public markets as a high-tech entrepreneur, management consultant and investor, having worked in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada and France.They talk about the state of the tech industry in Canada and Tony shares his perspective on where we stand today. They also go back in time to touch on Tony’s start in the business, how he founded First Ascent Ventures, and what it was like leading a tech IPO in the mid 1990s.
For more information on the tech sector on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, please visit tsx.com/technology. For more insights from capital markets leaders visit TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, TMX’s Global Head of Mining Dean McPherson is interviewed by Adrian Pocobelli of the Northern Miner. They cover a lot of ground and touch on a few hot topics, including: the outlook for the mining sector; what makes TSX Venture Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange a unique two-tiered ecosystem and unlike any in the world; the benefits of graduating from the junior to the senior board; Chinese mining companies and the Canadian government action; and last but certainly not least the Exchanges’ plans for PDAC 2023, the world’s premier mining event.
For more information on the mining sector on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, please visit tsx.com/mining. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
This week, we kick off a sub-series of TMX Presents: The Podcast with Crossing Intents, which will delve deep into global market structure trends and events with a Canadian lens. Our co-hosts are TSX’s Doug Clark, Managing Director, Market Structure and Equity Product Design and a veteran of the Canadian capital markets, and Corey Garriott, Head of Product Research at the Montreal Exchange and former researcher at the Bank of Canada. They’ll occasionally have industry experts join them as they explore market structure topics that resonate with a broader audience.
In this episode, Doug and Corey examine the SEC’s proposals (all 1,600 pages) around retail trading within the equity markets and why this matters to Canadians. They discuss the proposed US legislation, specifically around tick size change, auctions and best execution, and ponder what Chairman Gensler is trying to solve.
For more information on TMX Markets, please visit www.TSX.com/trading. And for more insights from capital markets leaders, please visit www.TMX.com/POV.
Page Tucker, President and CEO of ProStar Holdings (TSXV: MAPS) talks to TSX’s George Khalife about how he got his start in the tech industry. Known as a “tech visionary” early on for predictive modeling in the automotive industry, Page has an extensive background in technology start-ups. He has authored more than 20 patents based on geospatial, mobile and cloud technologies including the methods for capturing, recording and displaying the precise location of buried infrastructure, and in 2014 founded ProStar, which specializes in the development of mapping software. ProStar's solutions are being adopted by some of the largest entities in North America and listed on TSX Venture Exchange in 2021.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture as a capital option for US companies, visit us.tsx.com. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Laura Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Brompton Funds, where she oversees assets exceeding $2 billion. Laura has been in financial services for over 25 years, is a multi-award winning fund manager and has a deep understanding of how global economic trends can impact the performance of her funds. Laura also talks about her former life in the air force and how that’s shaped her career in finance.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange investing information, please subscribe to our monthly Investor Insights report and our Market Intelligence Report by visiting tsx.com/mig. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
Tamir Poleg, Chairman & CEO, The Real Brokerage, speaks to Toronto Stock Exchange’s (TSX) George Khalife, about The Real’s (TSX: REAX) explosive growth trajectory. The Real is a technology-powered real estate brokerage firm that listed on TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) in 2020; dual-listed on Nasdaq the following year; and in 2022 graduated from TSXV to TSX. Tamir talks about his journey to becoming a CEO of a publicly traded company, and how that has pushed him to continually improve and disrupt the real estate brokerage industry.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange as a capital option for US companies, visit us.tsx.com. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, TSX’s Dani Lipkin speaks to Ray Newal, newly appointed CEO of C100, a global community of Canadians in tech. Ray talks about the history of C100, its mission, and what lies ahead for the organization.
For more information on the life sciences sector on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, please visit tsx.com. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
On this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Steve Palmer, President & CEO at AlphaNorth. A small-cap and public venture investor for nearly three decades, Steve founded AlphaNorth in 2007 to focus on small-to-mid cap investments. Steve covers a broad range of topics, including public venture investing; how he’s survived various storms; how he sources deals; and what his investment philosophy is.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange investing information, please subscribe to our monthly Investor Insights report and our Market Intelligence Report by visiting tsx.com/mig. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
In this episode, Kathy Casey, CEO of Simply Better Brands (TSXV:SBBC), shares her experiences of going public in Canada in 2019 with TSX’s Delilah Panio. Hear how Simply Better Brands started with one brand - Pure Kana - and went on to acquire several CPG companies in the past three years, using its public stock as currency to make these acquisitions and grow the company’s revenues significantly.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture as a capital option for US companies, visit us.tsx.com. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
On this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Wes Hall: Entrepreneur, Investor, Role Model, Corporate Advisor, PowerBroker, Philanthropist, Dragon, and Social Justice Warrior. From a tin shack and sugar cane fields in Jamaica, to a dream-turned-reality move to Canada; law clerk to corporate saviour - hear how Hall transcended societal stigmas and built a life for himself on and off Bay Street.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange investing information, please subscribe to our monthly Investor Insights report and our Market Intelligence Report by visiting tsx.com/mig. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
TSX’s Daniel Lubienietzky speaks with Bloom Burton & Co’s Chairman and CEO, Brian Bloom about the Canadian healthcare investing landscape. Hear how Brian Bloom’s degrees in biochemistry and biological sciences, coupled with his stints at various New York investment banking firms, laid the foundation of his success in co-founding Bloom Burton & Co. Brian Bloom also highlights many of the strengths of Canada’s healthcare investment ecosystem and gives a unique perspective on where things are going.
For more information on the life sciences sector on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange, please visit tsx.com/life-sciences. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
On this episode, TMX’s Rich Goodman speaks with Eric Wetlaufer, TMX Group board member and Managing Partner at TwinRiver Capital. Eric shares his journey on what led him to impact investing, and how he challenges the traditional notion of what it actually means. He also talks about his ‘previous life’ of being a pension fund executive and how the investment philosophy of this institution has changed over the past decade…and how impact investing fits into all of it.
For more information on TSX and TSX Venture Exchange investing information, please subscribe to our monthly Investor Insights report and our Market Intelligence Report by visiting tsx.com/mig. And for more insights from capital markets leaders and my TMX colleagues, please visit TMX.com/POV.
Corey Garriott, Head of Product Research at the Montreal Exchange (MX), hosts this week’s episode with guests David Duggan, Managing Director of Rates Trading and Sales at National Bank Financial and Robert Catani (aka 1R), Head of Institutional Sales, Interest Rate Derivatives at MX. These two fixed income veterans discuss the future of interest rates in Canada and cover a lot of ground, including: how we got here, the solution in risk-free rates, transition timelines from CDOR to CORRA, liquidity conditions in rates and the causes, just to name a few…
For more information visit m-x.ca and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Jim Barrett, CEO of edgeTI (TSXV:CTRL), and Christian Mack, Managing Director of Lotus Innovations, share their experiences of going public in Canada - each from their own unique perspective as CEO and investor. Hear how edgeTI, a US software company that focuses on the integration of secure web applications, went public on TSX Venture Exchange in January 2021 and how Lotus Innovations, a private equity firm, led the transaction as its primary shareholder.
For more information visit us.tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Field Trip Health (TSX:FTRP) is a global leader in the development and delivery of psychedelic therapies. Listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) in 2021, co-founder and executive chairman Ronan Levy demystifies the world of psychedelics in this episode with TSX’s George Khalife. He also talks about how the public markets have benefited the industry and how being a public company has contributed to the growth and strategic direction of Field Trip.
For more information visit us.tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
In this episode, Michelle Tran, President of TMX Datalinx, speaks with Emil Tarazi, CEO and Co-Founder of ETFLogic, about a research and portfolio management tool focusing on one of the fastest growing investments - Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). They cover a variety of topics, including the ETF market in Canada, trends and growth shaping the industry, as well as TMX’s strategic investment in ETFLogic, and how that collaboration was born.
For more information visit TMX Logicly and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Guests Kevin Dribnenki and Dominic Siciliano, both seasoned fixed income market professionals, along with host Robert Tasca, Managing Director of Derivatives Products and Services at the Montreal Exchange, focus on the fixed income market in Canada and what investors should be thinking about in today's environment. They discuss the state of the market, macro trends and how derivatives play an important part of investment portfolios.
For more information visit m-x.ca and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Grit and tenacity. Two words that may come to mind when you think of John Ruffolo, a global leader in venture investing. Host Rich Goodman, Head of Capital Development, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange, covers a lot of ground in this episode. From disruptive innovation trends (0:00) and public venture vs. private venture (14:10) to Canadian pension funds and their role in the public markets (22:28). John also opens up about two life changing events - one professional and one personal - and what he's learned from both (32:54).
For more information visit tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Sabio (TSXV: SBIO), a leading provider of digital TV advertising platforms validated by performance, means wise or experienced in Spanish. In this episode, CEO Aziz Rahimtoola talks to TSX’s Delilah Panio, Vice President of US Business Development, about how being underrepresented in the TV landscape provided the impetus behind the early beginnings of this now-listed TSX Venture Exchange issuer. Learn more about Sabio’s funding story, how they weathered turbulent markets, and what they’re fixated on now.
For more information visit us.tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Champion Gaming (TSXV:WAGR), a sports content, data and analytics company, recently listed on TSX Venture Exchange. CEO Ken Hershman joins host George Khalife to talk about his career journey; how Champion Gaming came to be; and what’s next - including a Metaverse and NFT strategy. They also discuss what led a company from Louisville, Kentucky, to tap into Canada’s public venture market.
For more information visit us.tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Shane Quinn, Vice President, Corporate Communications and Brand Reputation, TMX Group, speaks to TMX CEO John McKenzie and covers a wide range of topics, including John’s own personal career trajectory at TMX; today’s TMX and what making markets better means; TMX’s strategic priorities; and finally, what’s next for TMX.
Host Dani Lipkin speaks to Tim Babcock, who was recently appointed Vice President and Head of TSX Venture Exchange, about the transformation of Canada’s junior equity exchange.
For more information visit tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.
Got (alternative) milk? Julia Stamberger is the CEO & Co-founder of Planting Hope (TSXV:MYLK), an innovative plant-based and planet-friendly food & beverage products company in Chicago. In this episode, Julia joins host George Khalife to talk about the growth journey of Planting Hope and what led the company to the Canadian capital markets.
For more information visit us.tsx.com and for more insights from capital markets leaders visit tmx.com/pov.