TMX Group is patron sponsor of this year’s Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) International Convention, Trade Show & Investors Exchange, being held from March 3 to 6, 2013.

Each year, TMX Group looks forward to the PDAC Convention and welcoming the international mining community to Toronto. Our exchanges are global leaders in the sector and have a proven system that our issuers benefit from.
-  Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Markets and Group Head of Equities, TMX Group

TMX Group will be hosting numerous international delegations and speaking at several key financial industry events.  These events include market open ceremonies, seminars, and workshops on listing on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.

Today, TMX Group is hosting a market open ceremony with the Mexico mining delegation.  The Exchanges will also host “TMX Deal Day”, which focuses on accessing capital on the Canadian capital markets for Latin American mining companies.  This event provides companies looking to go public in Canada with an opportunity to meet with members of the legal, investment bank, accounting and financial communications communities.

On Tuesday, March 5, TMX Group will host representatives from PDAC to open the market.  TMX Group will speak at the Brazil-Canada mining breakfast, as well as the Canada-Southern Africa Chamber of Business 14^th Annual Mining Breakfast and MineAfrica’s 11^th Annual Investing in African Mining seminar.

On Wednesday, March 6, TMX Group will host the Australian mining delegation market open ceremony and on Thursday, March 7, the South African mining delegation will open the market.

Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange are the world’s number one listings venue for mining companies.  As of January 31, 2013, the Exchanges were home to 1,673 mining issuers that have a combined market capitalization of $389 billion.

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TMX and FTSE have announced that we are combining our fixed income index businesses in a new joint venture. FTSE TMX Debt Capital Markets will build on the successful track record of both organisations, combining the strengths of TMX and FTSE to provide innovative fixed income index and analytical products and services.

As a first step in building a world-class global fixed income index business, TMX’s fixed income business, PC-Bond, will be combined with FTSE’s existing international fixed income index business. Once combined, FTSE TMX Debt Capital Markets will be the third largest exchange traded fund (ETF) fixed income index provider globally. The collective indices are used as benchmarks for more than C$1 trillion in fixed income assets.

Combining the power of PC-Bond’s fixed-income capabilities and unique methodology with FTSE, one of the world’s most recognized index brands, will further differentiate our offering and enable more rapid global expansion. We are excited to provide the global financial and capital markets community with a new suite of proven and valuable fixed-income indices and analytics tools. By partnering with FTSE, we will grow the business globally, while continuing to serve our existing Canadian clients with the excellent quality index suite they trust and rely upon.

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When the world’s resource companies look for public equity capital, almost 60% of them seek a listing on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) or TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). Mining companies listed on TSX and TSXV raised more than $10 billion last year, accounting for 70% of the equity capital raised globally in the mining sector. TSX and TSXV support companies at all stages of development, from grassroots explorers to some of the largest mining companies in the world.

To share some sector insight from the perspective of our exchanges, “Strength in Mining” was recently published and distributed in Listed magazine.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Turning streams into profits – the concept of “streaming” is gaining ground and becoming increasingly prevalent in the mining industry.
• Canadian marketplace, global impact – mining companies listed on TSX and TSXV invest their capital in projects throughout the world.
• Investing in resources through exchange traded products (ETPs) – more than 50 resource ETPs are listed on TSX.
• Graduation: the next capital step – companies like PMI Gold Corporation (TSX:PMV) and Rio Alto Mining Limited (TSX:RIO) originally listed on TSXV and grew to graduate to TSX.
• Global mining’s online marketplace – MinesOnline.com showcases a portfolio of resource investment opportunities.

To view the digital edition, click here.

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TSX Venture Exchange today announced the 2013 TSX Venture 50! The TSX Venture 50 is a group of strong performing companies from the five following sectors: Clean Technology, Diversified Industries, Mining, Oil & Gas and Technology and Life Sciences.

TSX Venture Exchange operates a platform that provides emerging companies with the opportunity to access the capital they need to meet their growth objectives. We are pleased to present the latest group of companies that have excelled in their sectors. - John McCoach, President, TSX Venture Exchange

The 2013 TSX Venture 50 was determined based on equal weighting of the following measures: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation, trading volume and analyst coverage. The top ranked company across all sectors is: Africa Oil Corp. (AOI), a Vancouver-based oil and gas exploration company.The top performing companies from each industry sector are:

Clean Technology	OPEL Technologies Inc. (OPL)
Diversified Industries	Loyalist Group Limited (LOY)
Mining	Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. (ZEN)
Oil & Gas	Africa Oil Corp. (AOI)
Technology & Life Sciences	iCo Therapeutics Inc. (ICO)

www.tmxmoney.com/en/pdf/V50_rankings_list.pdf

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This morning we announced that TMX Group has entered into an agreement with Equity Financial Holdings Inc. to acquire its transfer agent and corporate trust services business.

The expansion of our company services business in this area makes a great deal of sense for TMX Group. The stock transfer and corporate trust business fits very well with the other products and services we provide to companies listed on TSX and TSXV.

With this acquisition we will broaden our portfolio of services and enhance the value we can deliver to companies listed on TSX and TSXV. Our team recognizes that public companies have unique needs and we seek to support them in any way possible. Equity’s transfer agency and corporate trust services will enable us to further extend our offering to listed companies, expanding the breadth of products and services offered by TSX Company Services, including investor relations, design services, shareholder data and tracking, and market analytics.

The Equity business currently offers services to more than 700 clients, most of which are listed on TSX or TSXV. In addition, it supports public market activities by maintaining security holder registers, acting as a depositary agent for merger and acquisition transactions, and assisting issuers in discharging their obligation to hold meetings of security holders.

TMX has the key relationships and resources to enhance the great business that the Equity team has built, and we look forward to welcoming the team of Equity professionals and working with them to expand the business and serve our customers.

The transaction, which is expected close at the end of March or early April, is subject to closing conditions, including certain consents and an Equity shareholder vote.

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Our team was thrilled to announce earlier today that for the 4th consecutive year, TSX and TSX Venture Exchange were 1st in the world among global exchanges by the number of new listings. TSX welcomed 132 new issuers, including 28 graduates, and TSXV welcomed 161 new issuers for a total of 293 new listings in 2012. The ranking was part of a report from the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).

In measuring equity capital raised, companies listed on TSX and TSXV raised $56.3 billion in 2012, which positions us as the 3rd highest in the world, behind NASDAQ OMX and NYSE Euronext. We moved to 3rd place from 6th in 2011 and managed to do so amid a challenging economic environment. This news is encouraging for the financial sector and for companies seeking to raise capital.

“We are extremely proud to be a premier listing destination and to once again rank among the world’s top performing exchanges. We are fully dedicated to attracting new issuers and to providing the companies on our markets with the access to capital they need to achieve their business objectives.”
- Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Markets and Group Head of Equities, TMX Group

The WFE report also indicated that TMX Group was 7th in the world in terms of total market capitalization in 2012 and 3rd in the world for new international listings.

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Technology companies on TSX had a strong 2012 and we hope the momentum will continue into 2013. Last year, tech companies raised $1.3 billion inCanada’s public markets through over 55 financings. Of the equity raised in 2012, the lion’s share – $1 billion – was issued by CGI Group (TSX:GIB.A) and the remaining $300 million was distributed among smaller offerings. What does this mean? Well, if you’re a multi-billion dollar tech company, a fraction of that size or an early stage operation, you can seek to raise growth capital inCanada’s public markets.

Capital raised in our marketplace will go a long way in funding further innovation and growth from this vibrant sector. Often times, this growth comes in the form of mergers and acquisitions. Consider some of the big deals from last year:

• SXC Health Solutions merged with U.S. competitor Catalyst Health Solutions to form Catamaran (TSX:CCT), a company with over $10 billion in annual revenue.
• CGI Group acquired a European competitor, Logica, for $2.7 billion. The combination of CGI and Logica resulted in a company with 72,000 professionals in 40 countries around the world.

In both of these cases, Canadian companies expanded beyond our borders to bolster their position as world leaders in their field.

Last week, the 2012 Cantech Letter Awards also put a very worthy spotlight on the Tech sector. Companies listed on TSX were eligible to win the TSX Tech Stock of the Year and TSX Executive of the Year; the former was awarded to Avigilon (TSX:AVO) and the latter to Thorsten Heins, CEO of Research in Motion (TSX:RIM).

Avigilon completed its initial public offering in November 2011 and in 2012 saw its share price increase by 189%; the company clearly performed well for its investors. When it comes to tech CEOs inCanada, none seem to capture media attention like those at RIM and Thorsten Heins is no exception. Having taken the helm last year, Heins had his share of challenges, but he remains unabashedly bullish about RIM’s future and has faced skeptics with confidence and resolve.

Our team extends congratulations to Avigilon, Thorsten Heins, Catamaran and CGI. We also extend our thanks to each, and to all who are dedicated to supporting the Canadian technology sector and fuelling its resurgence. The tech community is strong, ambitious and unquestionably innovative. We thank those in the community for the vital role they play in the future of this sector and we wish them every success.

The information provided is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange.  TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced.

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There’s an exciting buzz in the Canadian technology sector. It’s the buzz of innovation, growth, and a sector that’s showing some serious momentum. This may be a surprise to some, but not to industry insiders. They’ve been supporting and driving its growth, and anticipating its resurgence.

From a public markets point of view, we saw some strong numbers in 2012 and the Technology sector was a clear stand-out on TSX and TSXV. Consider this: Of the Technology companies in our markets valued at $100 million or more, the average share price appreciation last year was 31%. For those who invested in any of these companies, it was unquestionably a good year.

Among the top performers in technology last year, was a TSXV-listed company: Amaya Gaming Group (TSXV:AYA). Perhaps not surprisingly, Amaya is also one of four companies announced earlier today as recipients of the 2012 Cantech Letter Awards; they were selected as the TSX Venture Tech Stock of the Year. Amaya Gaming’s CEO, David Baazov, was selected as the TSXV Tech Executive of the Year.

The Cantech Letter Awards recognize excellence in Canadian technology stocks and TSX and TSXV are proud to be sponsors of these awards. The winning companies were voted for by a panel of Canada’s top technology analysts and the readers of Cantech Letter. We welcomed Cantech Letter and the award winners to celebrate with a Market Open Ceremony in Toronto earlier today.

The 2012 Cantech Letter Award winners are:

Avigilon: TSX Tech Stock of the Year
Thorsten Heins, Research in Motion: TSX Executive of the Year

Amaya Gaming: TSX Venture Tech Stock of the Year
David Baazov, Amaya Gaming: TSXV Tech Executive of the Year

Over the next week or so, the Exchange blog will share more about each of these winners. We’re pleased to highlight the diversity of the Canadian technology sector and its successes. These companies are just a sampling of the 170 technology companies listed on TSX and TSXV, but they help to demonstrate the sector’s dynamism, diversity and recent performance.

The information provided is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange.  TMX Group and its affiliated companies do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced.

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As 2012 draws to a close, we can reflect on a year that had its share of uncertainty. At TSXV and TSX we are acutely aware of the challenging market conditions, but we are reassured to see some positive activity.

Amidst a tough economic climate, companies continue to go public and to gain access to new capital. Thus far in 2012, over $5 billion was raised by early stage companies listed on TSXV. This capital will fuel innovation and growth and is vital to economic activity in communities across Canada and around the world. We were also pleased to see 28 venture companies graduate to TSX.

On TSX, the S&P/TSX Composite Index is up nearly 4% this year and the market capitalization of our listed companies is up by 4%. Over $40 billion in public equity has been raised by TSX listed companies and over $3.5 billion has been invested in newly listed companies.

While financing activity remains below our desired levels, the value of funds raised is a solid indicator that companies of all sizes are seeking opportunities to make important investments. This is unquestionably good news and we hope 2013 will bring much more on this front.

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Earlier today, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange issued a joint consultation paper on emerging market issuers.  The consultation paper examines the risks associated with listings from emerging markets and solicits feedback on possible measures being considered to complement existing and well-established guidelines, rules and standards at TSX and TSXV.

In all we do, our primary objective is to maintain and enhance our strong global reputation as an operator of quality exchanges. In today’s global economy, it is vital that TSX and TSXV are recognized as leaders not just within Canada, but internationally as well. As emerging economies expand and global capital flows increase, issuers from these markets will continue to seek a Canadian listing to help fund growth and innovation.

The integrity of our markets requires all issuers, regardless of their location, to adhere to the same high standards. We are committed to working with issuers, securities regulators as well as a broad group of stakeholders who share a combined responsibility to promote integrity and investor confidence in Canadian markets.

The Consultation Paper was developed with extensive input received from market participants, listed issuers, advisors, other stakeholders and regulatory organizations. It is intended to support work being conducted by regulatory organizations, the primary authorities overseeing reporting issuers, including the Ontario Securities Commission Issuer Guide for Companies Operating in Emerging Markets (Staff Notice 51-720) published in November of this year.

We are keen to received comments from market participants regarding areas such as emerging market issuer management, corporate governance, financial reporting, internal controls, related party transactions and sponsorship requirements, among others.  The comment period will continue to February 28, 2013 and you can access the consultation paper at: www.tmx.com/en/pdf/Joint-Consultation-Paper.pdf.

Thank you, in advance, to those who will share their views on this important matter.

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