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Parker Weil is Executive Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking Coverage at TD Securities (TDS), and sits on the CIB Executive Management Committee. He is responsible for overseeing the business' global strategy, managing key relationships, and leading high-profile transactions to drive business growth and market expansion.   Prior to this, Parker was the Co-Head of the Financial Sponsors Group which manages the firm's relationships with Private Equity firms, Family Offices, and Independent Sponsors. He has over 30 years of experience providing M&A advice and capital raising services to companies in the manufacturing, energy & power, and business services industries. Prior to TD Cowen, Parker served as Managing Director and head of the Industrials and Natural Resources investment banking group for Stifel Financial Corp. He previously held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Salomon Brothers. Parker currently serves on the Board of Directors of 180 Degree Capital Corp. He has also served on Clean Energy Fuels and on the Board of Trustees of the Ridgewood Lacrosse Association.   Parker holds a BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

In Episode 75 of Bid Out, we take another peak inside TD's recent Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference to a fireside chat with Grant Vingoe, CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission.  In this wide-ranging discussion, Grant provides his perspective on the role of the regulator in Canada's fight for global capital and listings, steps the CSA has taken to help Canada's capital markets, the Commission's approach to market structure in light of the SEC's libertarian agenda and finally its oversight of digital assets, prediction markets and tokenization of securities including equities. This podcast was recorded on November 6, 2025. Chapter Times: 01:23    The SEC's Libertarian Agenda05:28    CBOE Views Canada as Non-Core13:29    Responding to Trump's America First Agenda21:00    Addressing Critical Views on ESG's Mission Creep25:04    What Canada Can Do to Make IPOs Great Again?33:54    Digital Asset Regulation in Canada37:23    Tokenization, Sports Betting and Prediction Markets43:07    When Does A Regulator Need to Protect Retail Investors? For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 74 comes at you from inside the 26th Annual TD Securities Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference held in Toronto in early November.  In this episode, we replay a panel discussion with executives from the leading benchmark providers MSCI, S&P and FTSE-Russell alongside an index manager from State Street Investment Management. Topics discussed include the difficulty of reconciling domestic and global benchmark policies, evolving rules on domicile, concentration and capping rules and the emerging issue of eligibility for companies around the world running crypto treasury operations inside operating companies, so-called Digital Asset Treasury Companies. Chapter Headings 02:54 Domestic Benchmark Overlap06:52 What It Would Take to Make Canadian Names Eligible for S&P 500?14:51 FTSE 100 Eligibility for non-UK Incorporated Issuers27:38 Mag 7 Concentration31:48 Eligibility of Digital Asset Treasury Companies36:44 MSCI/FTSE Split on Viet Nam and South Korea48:15 Implications of 24-hour Trading This podcast was recorded on November 6, 2025  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 70 of Geopolitics is a bonus episode taken from a panel at our recent Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference. Frank McKenna is joined by his TD colleague The Honorable Rona Ambrose, Deputy Chairwoman, TD Securities, and former leader of the Conservative Party in Canada, for a discussion that includes the on again off again trade negotiations between Canada and the US and a review of last week's budget in Canada. While Frank admits the budget was likely over-hyped and a disappointment, Rona takes direct aim at the fact the incumbent government clearly stated that younger generations will need to suffer and made no attempts to appease the interest of the other parties in parliament with its budget decisions. Frank admits he still does not know what Trump's end goal in trade negotiations with Canada is but believes the end deal between the two countries is likely to be much narrower than anticipated originally.    This podcast was recorded on November 6, 2025 Chapter Times: 02:09 - Trump's Real Motivation for Suspending Trade Negotiations20:33 - The View Inside the Republican Party on Trade23:09 - Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Use of IEEPA28:14 - Signals from Off Cycle US Elections34:54 - Gerrymandering41:07 - First Take on Canada's Budget For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 69, Frank invites Chris Krueger, Strategist with TD Cowen's Washington Research Group, to join the pod to help navigate the fast-moving developments in Washington including the government work stoppage, Canada-US trade negotiations, and the postmortem of President Trump's recent Whitehouse meeting with Ukraine President Zelensky. Frank describes trade negotiations as slogging along given that the two countries have incredibly inter-twined economies, and a complex trade and security relationship. Pipelines are back in the news and Frank weighs the pros and cons of a Keystone restart or pipeline to the Northern BC Coast with continued expansion of existing infrastructure. Chris provides our mostly Canadian audience with a 101 on gerrymandering, and its impact on mid-term elections. The two geopolitical experts finish up discussing the merits of a Nobel Peace Prize for Trump and potential end to the war in Ukraine. This podcast was recorded on October 20, 2025 Chapter Times:01:31 - Slogging Through Canada-US Trade Negotiations13:39 - Carney's Balancing Act with Canada's Premiers17:09 - Setting the Record Straight on Tariff Revenues22:20 - Pipelines Back in the News in Canada29:07 - Explaining Washington's Work Stoppage33:53 - Is Stellantis's Brampton Plant Closure the Canary?38:33 - Gerrymandering Gone Wild43:41 - Peace Negotiations in Middle East and Ukraine  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the last of our two-part series diving into investment banking, market leaders Larry Wiesenck, Head of Global Investment Banking, TD Securities and Vice Chair, TD Cowen and Grant Miller, Executive Managing Director, Head of Global Capital Markets, TD Securities, together with adjunct professor at Columbia Business School David Erickson, explore the growth of private capital markets and the reasons cash-flowing companies are staying private. We discuss private versus public market dynamics and the opportunities for our clients. Finally, hear our thoughts on convertible bond market growth and the evolution of the private credit market. This podcast was recorded on October 8, 2025. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first of this two-part episode, Larry Wieseneck Head of Global Investment Banking, TD Securities; Vice Chair, TD Cowen and Grant Miller, Executive Managing Director, Head of Global Capital Markets, TD Securities, join David Erickson, Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, to discuss how today's macro and political backdrop is influencing capital markets and market expectations and how the TD Cowen integration has strengthened the firm's ability to deliver more connected solutions for clients. Part two coming soon!This podcast was recorded on October 8, 2025. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 73, we recap the recent SEC Roundtable on Rule 611 (aka the Trade Through or Order Protection Rule).  SEC Chair Paul Atkins has long been opposed to the rule that forces linkages between exchanges to ensure investors always receive the best price.  In his view, Atkins believes 611 stifles innovation and limits competition.  Joining us for the discussion are two of the roundtable participants, Hubert DeJesus of Blackrock and Professor James Angel from Georgetown University, both market structure experts, along with the TMX's Head of Product Doug Clark, an interested observer from his perch in Toronto. The group discusses the need for the rule, the lack of apparent opposition to its removal, the likelihood the rule disappears and market structure implications if it does get eliminated. The group also discusses the elephant in the room, tokenization of equity trading, and how the crypto market might benefit if 611 is removed. This podcast was recorded on October 2, 2025. Chapter Headings               02:00    Why Rule 611 is Like Scaffolding?06:08    Why No Market Participants Spoke Out in Support of the Rule?16:57   What is An IBBO And EBBO?20:23    Laundry List of Issues to Address if Rule is Eliminated37:02    How Changes to SIP Fees are Implemented42:23    Can Trad-Fi and De-Fi Co-exist in a Global Equity Ecosystem?46:03    Using Exemptive Relief "Sandbox" For Equity Tokens and Potential For Litigation For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're Watching Daniel Ghali's ‘SilverSqueeze You Can Buy Into' Unfold Now Back in January, TD Securities analyst Daniel Ghali wrote a report on how the declining inventories in the LBMA's silver vaults were leading us towards what he called "a silver squeeze you can buy into." Now, after months of tariffs, continued strong industrial demand, and declining LBMA inventories, Vince Lanci explains why this is all unfolding now. So to find out the latest about this historic developing silver situation, click to watch the video now! - To find out more about the latest drill results from Dolly Varden's Silver go to: https://dollyvardensilver.com/dolly-varden-silver-intersects-1422-g-t-silver-over21-70-meters-including-10700-g-t-silver-over-1-00-meter-at-wolf-vein/ - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get your free copy of Arcadia's Silver Report here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/p/arcadia-silver-report-an-overview - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Dolly Varden Silver and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-dolly-varden-2025/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Silver Supply Fears Now Being Discussed On Bloomberg For decades, silver investors have been speculating that there could one day be a shortage. And perhaps more than at any other time since silver was removed from the coinage, the signs are mounting that we could actually be on the verge of seeing something like that happen. So you'll want to see what Daniel Ghali of TD Securities said this on Bloomberg Television, about just how quickly he thinks the silver inventories can be drained. And to find out more, click to watch the video now! - To read more about the latest press results from Argenta Silver go to: https://argentasilver.com/argenta-silver-corp-drills-545-g-t-ag-over-43-20-meters-including-1302-g-t-ag-over-8-meters-in-a-70-meter-step-out-drill-hole-and-defines-a-new-exploration-target/ To contact Joaguin, or Vanessa in Investor relation email: oaquín Marias: jm@argentasilver.com Vanessa Bogaert: vb@argentasilver.com Get your free copy of Arcadia's Silver Report here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/p/arcadia-silver-report-an-overview - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Frank comes to the September podcast taping in a somber mood, strange for someone who prides himself as the eternal optimist.  What has Frank in a mood? Well, he lists several issues with the current US Administration that has him questioning the United States's position as leader of the free world. Meanwhile he is very concerned about the prospect Trump triggers the shotgun clause on CUSMA wiping out the existing agreement, a possibility allowed under Article 34.6 of the Agreement. Hence the need for Canada's Prime Minister Carney to continue to strengthen trading relationships outside of the US such as was evidenced with his recent meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Frank likes the appointment of Dawn Farrell to head the Major Projects Office and is bullish on the prospects that the one project, one review, one decision two-year time frame for Major Projects is realistic. Frank provides his thoughts on free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination and on Putin's addiction to War. Finally, Frank cracked his familiar smile again when talking about his beloved Blue Jays as we do at the end of every podcast. This podcast was recorded on September 23, 2025 at 6 pm EST Chapter Headings:00:52 Frank's Somber Mood Towards Canada-US Relations06:33 Will Trump Renegotiate or Blow-Up CUSMA?20:50 Carney Branches Out Trading Relationships23:09 Dawn Farrell and Canada's Five Major Infrastructure Projects28:58 Canada Joins Other G7 Countries in Recognizing Palestinian State34:33 The Polarized US Political Landscape41:26 Putin's Addiction to War For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite being some of the most active investors in tech innovation and AI, banks often struggle with an outdated and traditional image. Liza Januzi, Regional Head for Americas, Financial Institutions, TD Securities and Cavin Wong, Managing Director, Regional Head of Global Transaction Banking & Financial Institutions Coverage, EMEA & Asia Pacific, TD Securities discuss strategies used in various global markets to attract young talent by highlighting behind-the-scenes innovations. We explain how to attract Gen Z candidates by showcasing the opportunities and potential for shaping the future of secure financial services. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To download Arcadia's Silver Report go to: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/p/arcadia-silver-report-an-overview Bloomberg Warns of 'Silver Scarcity' We're starting to see some alarming developments in the silver market. Bloomberg is warning about a scarcity of silver, and just wait until you hear what the silver analyst from TD Securities just wrote about how soon the LBMA could reach a supply breakpoint. There are some stunning events taking place in the silver market right now as the price continues to rally, and to stay on top of the latest news, click to watch this video! - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Frank is back after a month off with a lot to cover in the current Episode 67.  He starts with a review of Canada's handling of forest fires, an area where Canada is arguably a world leader, and what can be done in the new normal to mitigate risk of future forest fire growth.  Frank discusses the pros and cons of back to work legislation by the Federal Government used in the Air Canada flight attendant strike and is frustrated whenever one party has too much leverage in work disruptions.  After covering the latest on trade negotiations between Canada and the US and the potential sale of infrastructure assets by Canada's Federal Government, he switches gears to US politics, finishing up on Trump's dramatic efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine – Russian war and the gerrymandering of districts fight on-going in Texas. This podcast was recorded on August 19, 2025. Chapter Headings 04:40 - Forest Fire Mitigation Tools10:08 - Air Canada Strike Resolution is Teaching Moment18:25 - Canada's New Normal Trade Arrangement with US33:23 - Will Canada's Federal Government Sell Infrastructure Assets?37:38 - Trump's Full Court Press to End the War in Ukraine44:39 - Gerrymandering in Texas – A Precursor to More Partisan Politics  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In Episode 72 we cross the pond to meet with a couple European market structure experts for a deep dive on local market on close mechanisms.  This podcast is part two of a three-part discussion which launched in the Americas and will conclude in APAC next month.  Joining the podcast for a return visit is James Baugh, head of European Market Structure from TD Securities and Evan Canwell, Equity Trader and Market Structure Specialist at T Rowe in London.  The two experts discuss pivotal differences in the structure of closing auctions in Europe compared to North America, namely the fact that in Europe the end of day auctions occur standalone following the end of continuous trading, whereas in North America, closing auction price discovery takes place prior to the end of the regular trading session. This key difference impacts how traders use the facilities and how liquidity forms at the end of the regular trading session.   James and Evan also touch on the pros and cons of structural differences with auctions in Europe where larger marketplaces covered by the LSE and Euronext offer fully transparent facilities, whereas smaller markets use mostly non- transparent auction models.  The two cross the finish line with some quick hits on current market structure hot buttons in the region including the latest on a consolidated tape, the debate over high market data fees, the possibility of an Order Protection Rule and the timing of T + 1 settlement. This podcast was recorded on June 26, 2025. Chapter Headings: 8:25 - Dissecting the LSE"s Closing Auction16:00 - How T Rowe Uses the MOC facility?21:48 - Unique Features of MOCs on the Continent – Closing Times and Transparency30:15 - Closing Auction Volume Metrics and Trends34:24 - Alternative Closing Facilities – Do they Harm Price Discovery?40:17 - The Impact of a Post Continuous Closing Auction on End of Day Liquidity?48:05 - Market Structure Quick Takes – Consolidated Tape, Market Data Costs, OPR and T1 For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Frank's focus during the June episode of Geopolitics was on analyzing the fluid situation in the Middle East following Israel's 12-day war with Iran and the US's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. Stepping back to the catalyst event for this war, Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's order to take out Iranian military leaders, Frank believes this decision is more about Netanyahu's political survival than a tactical move to take advantage of a weakened group of Iranian proxies. The Iranian-Israel war also took center stage at the recent G7 Summit hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Carney, an event partially hijacked by President Trump's decision to leave early to address the Middle Eastern unrest. Prior to his departure, Trump did meet with Carney and the two leaders agreed to work out a comprehensive bi-lateral trade and security agreement within 30 days, an announcement that brings with it some skepticism as to what such an agreement will look like and whether Section 899 tax issues will be included. The conversation ends where it always seems to end, with Frank continuing to be more bullish on his beloved Blue Jays than the host. This podcast was recorded on June 24, 2025. Chapter Headings: 03:08 President Trump's Attack on Iran10:28 Political Calculus for Trump's Iran Missive16:00 Netanyahu's Decision to Open Another War Flank with Iran20:03 Trump's G-7 Departure and Relationship with Carney24:46 Evaluating Carney's Decision to Invite India's Moti to G-731:10 The Latest on Section 89935:50 Is Danielle Smith Setting the Bar Too High with BC Pipeline Chatter? For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

As investors and issuers of capital navigate the constantly changing headlines, how does the market look past headlines and remain resilient? In this episode, we take a deep dive into international debt capital markets.  Laura O'Connor, Managing Director, Head of UK Debt Capital Markets, TD Securities joins Susan Thompson, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance & Advisory, TD Securities to explore the opportunities ahead of our clients in debt capital markets. We discuss key developments impacting the global industry and address how investment grade markets have adapted to elevated volatility in the market this year. What is behind this?We wrap up the discussion highlighting our experience with the inaugural bond offering from the Climate Investment Fund Capital Markets Mechanism and how it helps to catalyse the scale-up of low carbon technologies in the developing world. This podcast was recorded on June 9, 2025. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

For the first time in four months of our podcast series, the focus of Frank's attention is not centered around tariffs. This month Frank starts with a detailed analysis of Prime Minister Carney's cabinet, a carefully constructed team of ministers balancing geographic, gender and ethnic interests from across the country. Frank addresses comments from Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith on separation, suggesting she would be better off leading than following her base of support. On a positive note, Smith seemed more bullish on the prospects for energy infrastructure builds across the country following comments from Quebec Premier Legault, who previously did not support building pipelines through his province. Frank discussed Prime Minister Carney's visit to the Whitehouse where he received good marks for his messaging on Canada's sovereignty which did not require confrontation with the President. We then move the discussion to global issues, covering handshake trade deals, the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, which Frank suggests are closer to the end than the beginning, and the recent flare up between Pakistan and India in Kashmir. He finishes with a suggestion that the Jays are better than their record, a point of view that was not supported by the normally bullish podcast host. This podcast was recorded on May 21, 2025. Chapter Headings:01:28 - The Carney Cabinet06:21 - Smith and Alberta Separation12:50 - Spending on Energy Infrastructure21:53 - Bullish Tone for Canada28:50 - Carney and Trump34:36 - Trump and Tariffs40:30 - Is Trump's Nobel Prize Slipping Away?43:31 - India-Pakistan Flare Up  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In Episode 71, Peter is joined by two market on close experts from Vanguard, portfolio managers Nick Birkett and John Kraynak. Nick has been trading the US close for the past eight years from his perch in the Scottsdale office. Prior to moving to the US, Nick was with the portfolio trading team at JP Morgan in London for 14 years. John is based out of Malvern and has been with Vanguard for 15 years. He manages portfolios for the international team and is active in trading closing order flow for Vanguard in Canada and Brazil and is involved in working with Mexican officials on the potential creation of a MOC auction modeled off the new relatively new, and very well received, TSX MOC facility. Nick and John go through the nuances of each model and order type important to closing auctions and debate the pros and cons of various features of each MOC facility. The two PMs finish up with tips for traders navigating on close risk in the Americas, a process that requires local knowledge that takes into consideration unique trading conventions in each market.  This podcast was recorded on May 5, 2025. Chapter Headings: 01:11 - Does Concentration of Flow on Close Lead to Higher Intra Day Trading Costs?07:24 - Model Preferences – Europe Style or American Style Closing Auction16:30 - MOC Deep Dives – Canada, Mexico (work in progress), Brazil33:56 - NYSE Allows Early Floor Look, Late Imbalance Flip Flops – Does That Cause Fairness Issues?41:08 - Understanding Accessible MOC Volume – Case Study – Canada45:22 - Broker Sponsored Closing Facilities – Good or Bad48:25 - Advice for Traders Navigating the Close For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In this episode, Frank McKenna, Deputy Chair at TD Securities and former Canadian ambassador to the US, shares his insights on the outcome of the Canadian federal election, what it means for Prime Minister Carney, and potential implications for financial markets. He explores how external factors shaped Canadians' demand for decisive leadership and how Prime Minister Carney can govern assertively with a strong minority government. Frank also discusses the fiscal challenges facing the new government and potential economic implications moving forward.  This episode was recorded on April 29, 2025. 

In Episode 64, Frank covers the Canadian election from top to bottom, including addressing unflattering comments about Canada as a country from the leader of the Bloc Quebecois and the Premier of Alberta. Frank addresses each of the major platform concerns of Western leaders as it relates to natural resource and pipeline development including Bill C69, the energy cap and industrial carbon tax.  He provides a 101 lesson on equalization payments, a source of frustration for Western provinces who typically are not recipients of transfers from the Federal Government by virtue of low tax bases and resource reserves.  The episode then shifts to Canada-US relations, where Frank addresses President Trump's interference with the Canadian election and expectations for renegotiation of a trilateral trade agreement, which he suggests Canada reluctantly pursue, but with eyes wide open and asks from the north side of the border.  He finishes with an update on the war in Ukraine and, of course, laments the state of play of his beloved Toronto Blue Jays. This podcast was recorded on April 29, 2025. Chapter Headings: 00:29 - First Take on Election Results and Future of Unelected Pierre Poilievre09:34 - Regional Interests Take Centre Stage13:17 - Addressing Western Canadian Demands28:17 - Equalization Payments36:26 - Trump and the Canadian Election42:50 - The 90 Day Tariff Negotiation48:00 - Back and Forth on Russia-Ukraine  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In Episode 70, we invite back two Bid Out podcast veterans, Jim Toes, President of the Security Traders Association, and Jaret Seiberg, TD Cowen's Washington Research Group Financial Services Policy Expert, for a discussion on the next SEC Administration, likely to be led by Paul Atkins. Jim and Jaret start with an explanation for the low key, zero drama nature of the Atkins confirmation hearing for SEC Chair, citing the limited pushback expected on the nomination, and the fact that the confirmation process has been streamlined post the GFC. That said, Minority Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren published a 34-page letter of issues and questions for the Chair-Designate covering a wide range of current and historic SEC issues, including many about the time Atkins spent as an SEC Commissioner prior to the GFC. Jim and Jaret discuss several of the topics raised by Senator Warren, including potential conflicts for the Chair, gamification of markets, the future of FINRA and the CAT, and crypto oversight.  The pod finishes with Jim's look into his crystal ball to answer the question "will Atkins reverse NMS during his tenure?"This podcast was recorded on April 2, 2025.Chapter Times:00:55 - The Zero Drama Atkins Hearing and Next Steps08:30 - Senator Warren's 34 Page History Lesson13:22 - The Future State of Completely Partisan Commissioners23:34 - Will Atkins Reverse Policy Decisions from Gensler Administration?31:10 - How Can Atkins Manage Conflicts Including with Trump?35:31 - 0DTE, Gamification, 24 Hour Trading and Crypto – Protecting Retail Investors For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Three women in positions of leadership share the key relationships with other female mentors who helped guide and shape their journeys. Christina Petrou, Chief Operating Officer of TD Securities, and Tamara Finch, Executive Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, open-up about their personal experiences and insights with host, Lisa Thomas, Managing Director and Deputy Head of Global Research. Together, they discuss turning points in their career trajectory, the strength of partnership and what they've learned from their best (and worst) experiences.  Join us for an in-depth conversation on what tools make it easier for women facing a work/life balance, slow progress in gender parity and other challenges when looking to accelerate and advance their career. This podcast was recorded on March 11, 2025 For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In Episode 63, the focus of discussions in on two main topics: new Prime Minister Mark Carney's early days at the helm of Canada, and tariffs. Frank discusses Carney's decision to travel to Europe before the US, a move that was criticized by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, and the significant downsizing of the new Liberal cabinet, a move that was sure to hurt some feelings inside the caucus. Frank provides the pros and cons of choosing Carney or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to represent Canada in negotiations with President Trump, and he debunks the recent claims by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper that Carney didn't deserve credit for Canada's response to the GFC. In the tariff discussion, Frank dismisses Trump's repeated exaggerations about trade deficits equaling some sort of subsidy provided to Canada from the US.  Frank counters that the existing trade deficit is not a subsidy that costs the United States jobs, instead it is a function of our abundance of raw material inputs that the United States imports from Canada. Frank also lays to rest any notion that Canada's dairy sector is not open for business with US suppliers; in fact, the US has yet to use up more than ½ of its dairy quotas with Canada since the 2018 CUSMA agreement set new free trade supply limits. Frank finishes with some ideas for Canada's government to meet its NATO spending commitments, and his belief in the need to keep momentum moving forward with respect to the elimination of intra-provincial trade barriers. This podcast was recorded on March 17, 2025.           Chapter Headings 00:25 - Friendship Day in Colorado03:44 - Carney's Cabinet and First Trip to Europe09:02 - Carney or Poilievre – Who is Best Positioned to Negotiate with Trump?14:28 - Carney on Taxes16:41 - Harper on Carney's Contribution to Canada's GFC Response19:03 - Two East Coast Premiers Retire – is this Coincidence?21:12 - Trump's Exaggerations Used to Justify Tariffs on Canada28:38 - Meeting NATO Defense Spending Target36:24 - Understanding Dairy Quotas – Not Just a Canada Issue48:08 - Is Momentum for Removing Intra-Provincial Trade Barriers Sustainable?50:25 - Caught in the Blue Jays Vortex…Again For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In Episode 62, Frank is joined by Chris Krueger of TD Cowen's Washington Research Group to discuss the first 30 days of the Trump Administration, and the on-going trade war with Canada. Chris outlines his biggest surprises to date, including the sheer torque of rulemaking from the executive branch - he figures his team in Washington undershot the runway when it suggested Trump 2.0 would be "all gas, no break."Frank provides insights into Canada's strategy for defending itself and thinks the current alignment across the country will be key to victory against the US tariffs, but he agrees with former Prime Minister Harper in suggesting that Canadians will need to be prepared to endure some hardships through this difficult period. He also explains the meaning of Interprovincial trade barriers, suggesting that they act as a 7% tariff on goods moving from province to province.  Chris also shares his biggest surprises to date in Trump's second term, including the influence of Elon Musk. Both Chris and Frank think that the right leaning Supreme Court will give Trump leeway to continue his changes in Washington but will keep some guardrails in place.This podcast was recorded on February 18, 2025.Chapter Headings03:23 Newfoundland Premier's “Chilling” Feedback from Trump Team10:38 Next Steps on Canada-US Tariff Debate15:40 Will Supreme Court Support Guard Rails for Executive Branch?24:40 Flooding the Zone to Change the Narrative in US31:22 Elon Musk's Influence on Whitehouse  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Aliyah Mohamed is Chief Capital Officer at KingSett Capital. She joined in 2022 and has oversight of equity and debt capital strategy and formation, as well as marketing and communications.Prior to joining KingSett, Aliyah spent over 16 years in Investment Banking at TD Securities, most recently as Managing Director, Real Estate, where she advised clients on a wide variety of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, initial public offerings and equity and debt, public and private offerings.In this episode, we talked about:•⁠  ⁠How Aliyah Got into Real Estate•⁠  ⁠Chief Investment Officer vs Chief Capital Officer Jobs Aspects•⁠  ⁠Kingsett’s Main Focus•⁠  ⁠Institutional Clients Industries•⁠  ⁠Canadian Investment â€¢â   ⁠Fund Structures•⁠  ⁠Acquiring Process•⁠  ⁠Acquisition in the Canadian Market•⁠  ⁠Diversity in Real Estate

“The Silver Market Is Sleepwalking Into A Squeeze Right Now” Last year a TD Securities analysts wrote a report about why he's expecting the next silver squeeze. And after the EFP premiums blew out in the gold and silver markets, he just said 'the silver market is sleepwalking into a squeeze right not.' We're starting to see the impacts of some of Trump's policies already, even before he's taken office. And in an already fragile silver market, there's stress in the market. To find out more, click to watch the video now! - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Episode Summary: In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, host Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with John Glover, Chief Investment Officer of Ledn, to discuss the groundbreaking transformations Bitcoin is sparking in financial markets and lending. With over 25 years in traditional finance, John sheds light on how Bitcoin's transparency and decentralized nature present an antidote to legacy banking flaws. From defining rigorous risk management policies to breaking down what sets Bitcoin-backed loans apart, this episode provides a comprehensive view of the journey from TradFi to the innovative frontier of digital assets. Key Topics Discussed:1. John Glover's Financial Background:John's journey from studying quantum chemistry to leading roles in Canadian banks, including TD Securities and Barclays.His transition from traditional finance to Ledn, where he applied traditional risk management to the digital asset space.2. Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral:Why Bitcoin's 24/7 trading availability and transparent, non-gap-risk profile make it a robust form of collateral.John explains how Ledn capitalizes on Bitcoin's unique qualities for over-collateralized, lower-risk loans.3. Risk Management at Ledn:Insights into Ledn's rigorous risk management policies, including transparency, in-house technology, and client protections.Examples of policies that kept Ledn stable during the 2022 crypto lending crisis, as opposed to peers like BlockFi, Celsius, and Voyager.4. Institutional Involvement in Bitcoin:How Ledn's recent $50 million Bitcoin-backed loan with Signum Bank marks a milestone for institutional-grade digital asset lending.John discusses the growing interest from traditional financial players and what it means for Ledn's cost of capital and loan offerings.5. Transparency and Client Assurance:How Ledn's Open Book Reports give clients insight into how their assets are used, boosting client confidence and trust.John's perspective on Ledn's dedication to transparency as a differentiator in the Bitcoin lending space.6. Future of Bitcoin-backed Loans and Yield Products:John's projections on the growth of Bitcoin-backed lending, upcoming challenges, and potential yield compression due to institutional demand.Insights on new products like custody loans and the impact of traditional financial entities entering the space.7. Bitcoin and the 2024 U.S. Election:John shares his perspective on the potential impact of the 2024 election on Bitcoin, with differing outcomes depending on the party in power.The broader implications for Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, regardless of short-term market fluctuations.8. Technical Analysis and Bitcoin Price Predictions:John breaks down his weekly technical analysis of Bitcoin's price movements and offers projections for the coming year.Explanation of Elliott Wave Theory and how it applies to Bitcoin's potential path to $100,000 and beyond.About the Guest: John GloverJohn Glover is Ledn's Chief Investment Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in traditional finance to the digital asset world. John was formerly with TD Securities, Barclays, and Validus Risk Management and has a robust background in derivatives, FX, and institutional risk. At Ledn, John applies traditional financial risk management frameworks to Bitcoin lending, ensuring a secure, transparent, and client-first approach. Resources and Links:Learn more about Ledn: https://www.ledn.ioFollow Ledn on Twitter for John's Weekly TA: @LednSubscribe to our newsletter for more Bitcoin insights: https://www.ledn.io/newsletter

In this episode of ICMA Education & Training's latest vlog “Careers in Capital Markets”, Tim Skeet (Bank of China; ICMA UK Regional Chair) and Alex Malitsky (Director - Fixed Income Syndicate & Origination, TD Securities) discuss careers in finance.

In this episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino sits down with Vickie Turnbull, a trailblazer in infrastructure finance with over 35 years of experience in the banking industry. Vickie shares her unique journey from corporate banking to becoming a key figure in infrastructure finance, shedding light on her extensive work with leading Canadian banks like TD Securities and RBC. Now, in what she calls "Vickie 2.0," she remains deeply involved in the sector, leveraging her expertise in advisory roles and as a board member for Infrastructure Ontario.Vickie also dives into her commitment to mentorship and advocacy for women in infrastructure, reflecting on her role in founding the Women's Infrastructure Network (WIN) and Women in Energy Canada (WIECAN). She emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in infrastructure and discusses how these networks have evolved to support and empower women in the industry."I think that's one of the things I really love about the whole infrastructure space is it takes a village to get these transactions done. I think that's been part of the fun part for me is that I have so many different people that I talk through as I'm working on a transaction. Right? And you've got all these people that you can interact with. And again, you get that whole diversity. People are looking at things from various different ways. And at the end of the day, we've got these fabulous assets that are getting built for the use of Canadians and replacing, you know, things that really needed to be replaced. There's a lot more that still needs to be done. So I'm a part of it, but I don't see myself, like I, it's hard and I don't know whether that's just how I think through things, how I look at it, but I do really, like, it does take a village to get these things done and I couldn't do it alone on my own. Absolutely not." – Vickie TurnbullKey Takeaways:Vickie's journey from corporate banking to a leadership role in infrastructure financeThe genesis and growth of the Women's Infrastructure Network and Women in Energy CanadaInsights into navigating the complexities of infrastructure finance and project managementThe evolving role of mentorship and diversity in the infrastructure sectorStrategies for fostering innovation and resilience in major programmes If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. The conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our LinkedIn community: Follow Vickie Turnbull on LinkedInFollow Navigating Major Programmes on LinkedInFollow Riccardo Cosentino on LinkedInRead Riccardo's latest at wwww.riccardocosentino.com   Music: "A New Tomorrow" by Chordial Music. Licensed through PremiumBeat.DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.

Post Labor Day markets kicked into gear on Tuesday and didn't stop all week. US markets fell hard, with the S&P down over 4% for the week. Oil lead the way lower this week with copper also down. Gold held in pretty much flat for the week.    On this weekend's show we bring on two very different guests. One to discuss trading strategies for a wide range of markets and commodities. The other guest focuses on managing a portfolio of resource stocks in what could be the early stages of a bull market.   We hope you all enjoy! We will be at the 2024 Precious Metals Summit next week meeting with a wide range of resource Companies. Please send us the stocks you like and we will do our best to have a chat with management. Click here to see what companies will be there.  Our email addresses are Fleck@kereport.com and Shad@kereport.com.   Segment 1 and 2 - Mike Larson, Editor in Chief at Money Show, discusses why September has historically been weak, the potential Fed rate cuts, and their impacts on the bond and commodity markets. Mike also touches on real estate trends, central bank policies, and the outlook for the U.S. dollar and precious metals. Click here to find out about the upcoming MoneyShow conferences. Segment 3 and 4 - Bernie de Groot, Senior Investment Advisor - Options & US Licensed, Canaccord Genuity, wraps up the show by analyzing the short-term bearish and long-term bullish outlook for gold, highlighted by a recent report from TD Securities' Daniel Ghali. Bernie shares insights on fund positioning, central bank buying trends, and the implications of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. The conversation also explores the disparity between gold prices and mining equities diving into the types of gold equities that are being favored by investors.  

Tim Wiggan, Group Head, Wealth Management and Insurance, TD Bank Group, returns to TD Securities to speak with us about his new role. Through his breadth and depth of experience, he is uniquely positioned for the leadership role of the high-performing Asset Management, Insurance and Wealth divisions. Tim shares the themes and challenges shaping his new role and the growth plans for these respective businesses.This episode was recorded on July 17, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

Themes: Burnout, Life Balance, Self Empowerment, Relationships, Healing, Ayurveda, Yoga, Self Care, Self LoveLauren Baptiste is enhancing today's work culture with a simple strategy: prioritize well-being as the "hardest-working" professionals climb the corporate ladder. As a burnout coach, life coach, and consultant on a mission to help women level-up at work and at home, Lauren brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate culture and workplace burnout alongside her knowledge as practitioner of Ayurveda, hormonal health and other evidenced-based modalities. This results in clients shifting from exhausted to energetic, cynical to optimistic, and ineffective to empowered.​Lauren is also an international speaker on the topics of burnout, mindfulness and women in leadership, and has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank and the United Nations. Lauren has been published in many established outlets, such as Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium and Authority Magazine. In this conversation with burnout expert, coach, & speaker Lauren Baptiste of Acheloa Wellness and Empowered Connection Podcast host Daniel Cordua, we dive into these insight topics and helpful tools:- What exactly is “burnout?”- Lauren shares her personal story of burnout and how it brought her into her healing + towards her mission- What are the internal stories + patterns from within that bring us to the external circumstances that lead to burnout?- Living in a culture of over-doing in the West that enables & encourages burnout- The tell-tale signs that we, or someone we love, is going through burnout- How to give ourselves the space in our lives, simple boundaries and the self love to create proper awareness, presence + accountability… & help shift a dynamic that could lead to burnout- Daniel shares his story of burnout as a small business owner in the healing industry- How we can show up for others in our lives if and when they are experiencing burnout- Lauren's 5 step process of rebuilding a foundation within ourselves + our lives that can prevent burnout- How the improper use of the senses to cope with burnout create more damage to ourselves & more cycling into patterns of burnout-How to take on a vision of our our life as a "long game"And much more!Connect with Lauren's work here: acheloawellness.comFollow Lauren on Instagram for burnout tips: @acheloawellness*Connect with Daniel for your Free Discovery Session -  for individuals + couples who are ready to explore, illuminate + empower their lives & their relationshipsSUMMER SALE ! Get 25% OFF all coaching journeys and packages by mentioning Empowered ConnectionPartnership Full of Possibility for 2024 - for couples ready to up-level their partnership and create more intimacy + deeper connection.Find Daily Relationship Tools + Tips & Self Growth + Empowerment Practices with Damodar on Instagram - @empoweredconnection.me*Sponsored by our adored, organic and hand-crafted with intention healing product line Bhava Wellness - RECEIVE 15% OFF  by using the code EMPOWEREDCONNECTION (one word, all caps) at checkout!

In this engaging episode of The Art of Consulting Podcast, host sits down with Lauren Baptiste, a life coach and consultant specializing in workplace burnout and well-being. With over 13 years of experience in corporate culture, Lauren is on a mission to help professionals, particularly women, transition from exhaustion to empowerment. Her unique approach incorporates elements of Ayurveda, hormonal health, and evidence-based modalities, making her insights particularly compelling for anyone looking to improve their work-life balance. Key Topics Discussed: 00:06 - Introduction: Host introduces Lauren Baptiste, emphasizing her mission to enhance work culture by prioritizing well-being. Lauren's diverse background includes expertise in Ayurveda, hormonal health, and evidence-based modalities. She has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank, and the United Nations. 01:11 - Understanding Burnout: Lauren delves into the concept of burnout, highlighting its symptoms such as emotional exhaustion and cynicism. She differentiates between the 'soft' and 'hard' sides of burnout, emphasizing the importance of addressing both for overall well-being. Lauren explains how even high performers can fall prey to burnout, making it crucial to identify and address it early. 05:16 - Urgency of Addressing Burnout: The discussion covers the severe consequences of burnout, including extreme cases leading to suicidal thoughts. Lauren emphasizes the need for immediate intervention and sustainable solutions to prevent such outcomes. She shares stories about the drastic impact of unchecked burnout and stresses the importance of professional help and personal strategies to manage it. 11:03 - Balancing Work and Personal Life: The conversation turns to finding a balance between professional achievements and personal enjoyment. Lauren suggests integrating fun into daily routines while fulfilling career goals to maintain a healthy life balance. She talks about her own experiences and how small changes can make a significant difference in one's outlook and well-being. 18:02 - Empowering Others: Lauren discusses the importance of empowering those around us instead of trying to solve every problem ourselves. She relates this to consulting, where the aim should be to provide tools and knowledge rather than taking on all tasks. Lauren shares practical tips on how to foster empowerment in both personal and professional settings. 23:03 - Authenticity in Different Roles: The conversation touches on authenticity, stressing the importance of being true to our roles in various contexts. Lauren uses the analogy of a UFC fighter to explain how one's behavior should align with the role they are playing. She elaborates on how being authentic within these roles can lead to more meaningful and effective interactions. 27:27 - Importance of Connection: Lauren highlights the impact of loneliness on burnout, especially for consultants. She suggests intentional connection through small gestures like texting friends or arranging meet-ups to foster meaningful relationships and mitigate burnout. Lauren shares personal anecdotes and scientific studies to emphasize the critical role of social connections in maintaining mental health. 30:00 - Final Thoughts: The episode concludes with Lauren reiterating the need for a balance between being a hero in our professional roles and taking care of our own well-being. She encourages listeners to seek support when needed and to maintain objectivity in their roles. Lauren leaves the audience with actionable advice on how to start making positive changes today. Episode Highlights: 00:06: Introduction of Lauren Baptiste, life coach and consultant with a focus on workplace well-being. 01:11: Exploring burnout symptoms and the urgency of addressing them. 05:16: The necessity of balancing professional goals with personal joy. 11:03: Empowering others and maintaining objectivity in consulting roles. 18:02: Authenticity in different roles for personal and professional growth. 23:03: The detrimental impact of loneliness on burnout. 27:27: Intentional connection as a remedy for loneliness and burnout. 30:00: Final thoughts on balancing heroism and personal well-being in professional roles. About Our Guest Today: Lauren Baptiste is enhancing today's work culture with a simple strategy: prioritize well-being as the "hardest-working" professionals climb the corporate ladder. As a life coach and consultant on a mission to help women level-up at work and at home, Lauren brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate culture and workplace burnout alongside her knowledge as a practitioner of Ayurveda, hormonal health, and other evidenced-based modalities. This results in clients shifting from exhausted to energetic, cynical to optimistic, and ineffective to empowered. Lauren is also an international speaker on the topics of burnout, mindfulness, and women in leadership, and has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank, and the United Nations. Lauren has been published in many established outlets, such as Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium, and Authority Magazine. Find out more about Lauren's coaching program, Freedom. You can book a consultation by clicking this https://www.acheloawellness.com/ Where to find Our Guest online: Website: https://www.acheloawellness.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-baptiste/  

What are active ETFs and what is behind their growing popularity in Canada? On this episode, Prerna Mathews, VP of ETF Product Strategy, and Andres Rincon, Head of ETF Sales and Strategy at TD Securities, discuss the intricacies of active ETF structures, and the similarities and differences in trade experiences between active and index ETFs for advisors and investors. Prerna and Andres also examine the impact of trading global equity and fixed income ETFs in a T+1 trading environment. Further Reading: - The value of active fixed income ETFs This episode was recorded on June 20, 2024.

This week Kevin and Patrick welcome to the show, Jenny Hadiaris head of market structure from TD Cowen & Peter Haynes, head of index and market structure research from TD Securities. They discuss the evolving markets, how the markets have changed and where they may be headed in the future. Check Out Bid Out With Peter Haynes: https://bit.ly/4bhywyx *Got questions for Kevin and Patrick? Submit your questions to: nostupidquestions@markethuddle.com Visit our merch store!!! https://www.themarkethuddlemerch.com/ To receive our emails with the charts and links each week, please register at: https://markethuddle.com/

-Lori Calvasina, Head of US Equity Strategy, RBC Capital Markets-Mark McCormick, Global Head of FX Strategy, TD Securities-Sonal Desai, Fixed Income CIO, Franklin TempletonLori Calvasina of RBC Capital Markets reacts to big swings in mega-cap tech stock prices, saying "growth investors get angsty." Mark McCormick of TD Securities discusses the historic moves in the Japanese Yen, saying the BOJ will be forced to tighten policy more than what's currently priced-in. Sonal Desai of Franklin Templeton previews Wednesday's Fed decision and shares her outlook on the bond market, saying the long end of the yield curve will move higher over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TD Securities Warns Of Next #SilverSqueeze We talk a lot about how the Silver Institute has shown the #silver market in a deficit over the past few years, while the silver inventories around the globe have been trending lower. Yet now we're seeing the banks talking about it to their institutional clients, with TD securities even going as far as to warn of the next Silver Squeeze. Which is a sign that the dynamics in the market aren't getting noticed just by the silver bugs on YouTube, but are now being broadcast to the larger institutions that have the buying power to make a sizeable impact. So in today's call I talk with Steve Cope of Silver Viper about TD's report, a new bullish silver report from Citi, and also a study by Oxford Economics that forecast the growth rate of industrial silver use to double over the next 10 years. To find out more, click to watch the video now! - To find out more about Silver Viper's private placement go to: https://silverviperminerals.com/news/2024/silver-viper-minerals-announces-4-million-life-private-placement/ - To join our free email list and never miss a video click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - To get on the waiting list for your very own ´Silver Chopper Ben´ sterling silver figurine click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/get-a-chopper-ben/ - To get your paperback or audio copy of The Big Silver Short go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ Find Arcadia Economics content on these sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ArcadiaEconomics Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ArcadiaEconomics Bitchute - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/kgpeiwO1dhxX/ LBRY/Odysee - https://odysee.com/@ArcadiaEconomics:5 Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 Google-https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9teXNvdW5kd2lzZS5jb20vcnNzLzE2MTg5NTk1MjMzNDVz Anchor - https://anchor.fm/arcadiaeconomics Amazon - https://podcasters.amazon.com/podcasts Follow Arcadia Economics on these social platforms Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArcadiaEconomic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arcadiaeconomics/ #silver #silverprice And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Silver Viper Minerals, and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-silver-viper-minerals/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! We've got a Finance Minister in the house. The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance for Ontario, is our guest today.He earned his Masters of Business Administration from McGill University, and Masters of Political Science from U of T. Prior to politics, he had a long and successful career in business and finance, holding senior roles at CST Consultants, Manulife Financial and TD Securities.Minister Bethlenfalvy was first elected to the legislature in 2018. In Premier Ford's first cabinet, he was appointed President of the Treasury Board, and succeeded Rod Phillips in the finance portfolio on the last day of 2020.And, you may have heard, he's been in the news lately, releasing the province's 2024 budget just 8 days ago, “Building a better Ontario”. That's what we're talking about today. Broadly, how does Minister Bethlenfalvy and the Ford government plan to deliver on that promise? We'll talk investments in housing and infrastructure. Economic growth. Clean energy and public services. And more.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson moderates a panel of prominent experts on Canada-U.S. relations on the expected political and trade impacts of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Participants' bios - Bruce Stokes is a visiting senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and senior editor of the 2022 Transatlantic Trends Surve - Perrin Beatty is President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He previously served as our Foreign and Defence minister, as president of the CBC and as CEO of the Canadians Manufacturers and Exporters . - Laura Dawson is Executive Director of the US-Canada Future Borders Coalition. Amongst other positions she served as Director of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute. - Frank McKenna is Deputy Chair of TD Securities. He previously served as Canadian ambassador to the USA and as premier of New Brunswick. Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson Read & Watch: - "The Adversary", by Michael Crummey: https://www.amazon.ca/Adversary-Novel-Michael-Crummey/dp/0385685440 - "When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders", by Edward Alden and Laurie Trautman: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/when-the-world-closed-its-doors-9780197697818?cc=ca&lang=en& - "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present", by Fareed Zakaria: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Revolutions-Progress-Backlash-Present/dp/0393239233 - "The New Look", Apple TV: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-new-look/ Recording Date: March 28, 2024.

In recent years, the growth of public markets and IPOs has slowed down globally while private markets continue to grow. AGF is building up its alternative and private markets division in light of this trend. Join Ken Tsang, Chief Financial Officer, AGF Management Limited, and Ash Lawrence, Head of AGF Capital Partners, AGF Investments, as they delve into the new growth story of AGF, shedding light on the firm's strategic approach and providing a glimpse into the future of private markets. This episode was recorded on March 6, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities.

In this episode we dive deep into the world of trading with Mohammad Ali, a seasoned trader with a rich background in financial markets. As the former Head of Global FX Trading at TD Securities, Mohammad brings a wealth of experience to the table. In this captivating episode, he shares invaluable insights and knowledge that will challenge and inspire traders of all levels.Drawing from his extensive experience, Mohammad discusses the profound impact of macroeconomic events on trading decisions, coupled with his nuanced understanding of liquidity, sentiment, and market dynamics at the micro level.We explore a myriad of topics, from Mohammad's reflections on his trading journey to his candid perspectives on navigating the financial markets. He offers frank insights into his career trajectory, reflecting on how experience has shaped his approach and what he would do differently given the chance.Moreover, Mohammad's expertise extends beyond trading floors. He now curates a remarkable newsletter, collaborating with leading traders from investment banks to hedge funds. From his base in Canada, he extends this valuable resource to both institutional and retail traders alike, bridging the gap between professional insights and private trading communities.Tune in to this episode and uncover the secrets of successful trading with Mohammad Ali.You can subscribe for Mohammad's Purity Macro Newsletter at : https://puritymacro.substack.com/You can follow Mohammad on Twitter at this link: https://twitter.com/macroali1Linkedin at this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-h-ali-cfa-340751aAlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global Markets AlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets. Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities.Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.

January's hotter-than-expected CPI report could spell trouble for the Fed's next move. The Glenview Trust Company's Bill Stone and TD Securities' Gennadiy Goldberg discuss. Plus, high housing costs continue to be a stubborn problem for Americans. Mphasis Digital Risk's Jeff Taylor explains. And, the Dow is coming off its worst single session since March. Truist's Keith Lerner lays out what's ahead.

Recorded on 01/25/24 In this episode, Larry Wieseneck, Head of Global Investment Banking at TD Securities and David Erickson, Senior Fellow at The Wharton School, discuss the current state, potential catalysts, and outlooks for the IPO, M&A, and Private Equity/Venture markets. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW

The nomination window for Disney board members opens today as the company faces continued pressure from shareholders. Laffer Tengler Investments' Nancy Tengler discusses. Plus, gold prices are ticking back up today after briefly hitting an all-time high yesterday. TD Securities' Bart Melek explains. And, concerns about privacy and data security are rising following a string of recent cyberattacks. Tenable CEO Amit Yoran lays out what his company is seeing.

Investors around the world are following what's being described as the biggest conflict in Israel in more than 50 years. Ambassador Lincoln Bloomfield gives the latest. Plus, the unrest in Israel is sending the price of oil surging after crude's worst week in months. Energy Aspects' Amrita Sen discusses. And, surging rates continue to put pressure on stocks. TD Securities' Gennadiy Goldberg explains.

Jay Hatfield, CEO at Infrastructure Capital Management, joins to talk about disinflation, bank turmoil, and FOMC outlook. Priya Misra, Managing Director and Global Head of Rates Strategy at TD Securities, joins the program to discuss the Fed and outlook for interest rate hikes and a potential US recession. Duane Wright, Senior Government Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the debt ceiling negotiations. Geetha Ranganthan, Senior Media Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss the potential happy ending for the Hollywood writers' strike. Simona Mocuta, Chief Economist at State Street, joins the program to discuss the outlook for the economy and markets. Herman Chan, Senior Regional Banks Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss Tuesday's regional bank slide. Huw van Steenis, partner at Oliver Wyman, joins us from the Milken Conference in LA to discuss the latest on financial stability in the banking sector, in the US and globally. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herman Chan, Senior Analyst: US Regional Banks with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the program to discuss Silicon Valley Bank, a potential bank run, and what it all means for regional banks and the broader economy. Carol Schleif, CIO at BMO Family Office, joins the show in studio to talk about jobs, outlook for the economy, and broad disruption in credit markets from rising rates. Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, joins the program to discuss the labor market and jobs day. Priya Misra, Managing Director and Global Head of Rates Strategy at TD Securities, joins the program to discuss the Fed and outlook for interest rate hikes and a potential US recession. Jeffrey Cleveland, director and Chief Economist with Payden & Rygel, joins the program to discuss jobs day and also weighs in on the SVB closure with Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Herman Chan. Chance Finucane, CIO at Oxbow Advisors, joins the outlook for markets amid rising interest rates, jobs numbers, and the fallout on regional banks from SVB. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Kriti Gupta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz McCormick, Chief Correspondent of Global Macro Markets with Bloomberg News, joins the program to discuss the Federal Reserves and what the bond market is currently telling investors. Priya Misra, Managing Director and Global Head of Rates Strategy at TD Securities, joins the show to discuss the Fed and rate hikes. Andrew Marok, VP of Equity Research at Raymond James, joins us to talk about Activision earnings, Microsoft's acquisition, and gaming outlook. Jay Hatfield, CEO at Infrastructure Capital Management, joins the show to talk about sectors and stocks he sees performing well with inflation still running hot and his outlook for energy and equities. Wes Kosova, host of The Big Take podcast for Bloomberg, joins us to talk about this week's lineup. Hosted by Matt Miller and Kriti Gupta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief for Thursday, January 5th, 2023. Happy Friday Jr. everyone! I hope you and your’s have had a great week thus far! Before I get into today’s news… Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-its-his-intention-visit-u-s-mexico-border-amid-historic-crisis Biden says it's his 'intention' to visit US-Mexico border amid historic crisis President Biden says it's his "intention" to visit the U.S-Mexico border amid a record high number of border crossings, according to a report. Biden made the comments Wednesday at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, saying that it's his "intention" to visit the border during his trip to the North American Leaders' Summit on Jan. 9-10, which will include meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The visit would mark Biden's first trip to the border during his presidency. People familiar with discussions surrounding the potential visit told the Wall Street Journal that Biden will not be making a policy announcement if he visits the border. The potential trip comes amid a record-breaking crisis at the southern border, with 617, 250 total migrant encounters occurring so far in FY 2023 as of Dec. 29, 2022, according to Customs and Border Protection sources, adding that there's an average of 6,858 encounters per day. In FY 2022, migrant encounters reached 2.3 million. On Dec. 6, Biden said that "there are more important things going on" when asked why he'd visit a border state but not the U.S. -Mexico border itself. The Biden administration has pushed for Title 42 — the pandemic-era policy which allows immigration officers to quickly remove migrants from the country on the basis of public health — to be lifted. After U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ruled in favor of immigration advocates and gave Title 42 an end date of Dec. 21, the Supreme Court temporarily halted the policy's termination. Without providing evidence, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in November that Biden has been to the border. https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-defends-covid-travel-restrictions-as-beijing-threatens-countermeasures_4961495.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Now from the southern border, to this! Donald Trump Says "China"- Play 0:00-0:10 You guessed it, we’re talking about China! https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-defends-covid-travel-restrictions-as-beijing-threatens-countermeasures_4961495.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport White House Defends COVID Travel Restrictions as Beijing Threatens ‘Countermeasures’ The White House is defending its decision to issue travel restrictions related to COVID-19 following several threats from China’s communist regime. The Biden administration said there was no cause for retaliation from Beijing after its communist leadership criticized Washington’s decision to require a negative COVID-19 test from those who travel from China to the United States. “There’s no cause for retaliation here just because countries around the world are taking prudent health measures to protect their citizens,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a Jan. 3 press conference. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, announced that it will reopen its borders on Jan. 8. The move comes just one month after the regime abruptly terminated its zero-COVID policy in response to mass unrest, causing cases of COVID-19 to surge throughout China. The move prompted a global outcry, and nations around the world are hurrying to put in place testing requirements for all arrivals from China. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement on Dec. 28, 2022, saying that passengers would need to present a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery before boarding a U.S.-bound flight from China. The CDC said the move was meant to “slow the spread of COVID-19 in the United States during the surge in COVID-19 cases in the PRC [People’s Republic of China] given the lack of adequate and transparent epidemiological and viral genomic sequence data being reported from the PRC.” The United States joins the UK, Australia, Canada, France, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Malaysia, Qatar, and other nations seeking to place stronger restrictions on arrivals from China. A spokesperson for the CCP said that the testing requirements were “unacceptable” and vowed that the regime would “take countermeasures” against nations that issue travel restrictions on flights originating in China. The White House defended the decision to require testing from all China-originating travelers based on the international consensus that COVID-19 is currently ravaging China’s populace. That’s funny though… anyone remember when Trump shut down travel to China? Speaker Pelosi Visits SF's Chinatown To Show Support Amid Coronavirus Fears Play 1:16-1:40 The CCP has attempted to cover up the scale of COVID-19 infections in China and the number of deaths it’s causing among the Chinese population, which has no natural immunity following almost three years of constant lockdowns. Leaked images of papers from a CCP conference in December 2022 revealed that Party authorities believe that as many as 248 million Chinese became infected within the first 20 days of December. Publicly, the regime claims that only 10 people died from the disease throughout the month. That’s generally what happens when you don’t allow for herd immunity. https://bigleaguepolitics.com/report-at-least-769-recently-vaxxed-athletes-collapsed-last-year-during-competition/ Report: At Least 769 Recently Vaxxed Athletes Collapsed Last Year During Competition One of the underlying stories of 2022 is the enormous number of professional athletes – primarily men with an average age of 23 – collapsing during competition. Though many of these instances have been documented in singular reports. Mainstream media outlets appear reluctant to link this unprecedented surge in collapses to the Covid-19 jab. Or to even bother asking follow up questions as to why or how this is happening. This is especially suspicious considering the majority of these collapsing instances involved recently vaccinated and or boosted athletes. One America News Network (OAN) did some digging and discovered more than 769 athletes have collapsed on the field during a game from March 2021 to March 2022. As outlined by The Defender, this spike “in cardiac arrest and other heart issues among elite athletes coincides with the rollout of COVID-19 jabs.” Pearson Sharp of OAN asks: How many 23-year-old athletes were collapsing and suffering heart attacks before this year? Do you know any 23-year-old people who had heart attacks before now? And these are just the ones we know about. How many have gone unreported? Nearly 800 athletes — young, fit people in the prime of life — falling down on the field. In fact, 500% more soccer players in the EU are dropping dead from heart attacks than just one year ago. Sharp discussed how this unprecedented surge is not a coincidence. Especially because “the Pfizer vaccine is known to cause heart inflammation.” He also alluded to the fact this number may be grossly underreported. The reason for these unreliable figures stems from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) showing only between 1 and 10% of adverse reactions according to past investigations. Kyle Warner, for example, is an athlete who filed a VAERS report about his own health injuries following the COVID-19 jab. As Dr. Joseph Mercola put it; the filing took Warner 45 minutes – “a length of time that many doctors can’t or won’t devote when it comes to reporting adverse vaccine reactions seen among their patients.” Regardless, elite athletes collapsing in game increased so much in 2022 that even a mainstream media sports channel in Australia has speculated that the health issues could be linked to COVID-19 shots. https://twitter.com/i/status/1513542808531046409 - Play Video As this number steadily grows, mainstream outlets appear to be ignoring these collapses and their potential linkage to the Covd-19 vaccine. At the same time, the White House and other institutions continue pushing for more to take the experimental jab and get boosted. https://thepostmillennial.com/two-thirds-of-us-big-bank-economists-predict-a-recession-for-2023?utm_campaign=64487 Recession predicted in 2023 for US economy by economists at major banks Two-thirds of top economists at the United States' largest financial institutions are predicting a recession in 2023, according to a survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal. Primary concerns cited in the survey of 23 primary dealers, including those from Barclays PLC, Bank of America Corp, TD Securities, and UBS Group AG, were a dwindling of pandemic savings, a decline in the housing market, and a tightening of lending rules as potential warning signs of an incoming recession. The prediction follows a year of soaring inflation, accompanied by rapid interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve that have risen from nearly zero in March, to 4.5 percent by the year's end. The Federal Reserve reportedly plans to continue its increase to 5 percent, then 5.5 percent in 2023. Economists predict that this will force unemployment rates above five percent, resulting in millions of Americans losing their jobs. The central bank doesn't forecast a decline in interest rates until 2024 at the earliest, as it attempts a balancing act of attempting to lower inflation levels without triggering a recession. Inflation began to increase at the beginning of 2022, rising at its fastest pace in 40 years. It currently sits at three times the government's preferred rate of two percent. Americans' savings during the pandemic from decreased spending and government stimulus measures have started to dwindle, as consumers increasingly dig in to weather rising prices of most products, from groceries to gas. Households have also increasingly had to take out lines of credit to afford their lives, as total household borrowing increased by $351 billion between the second and third quarter, to a total of $16.51 trillion, the fastest increase in 14 years. The high interest rates have hit the housing market particularly hard, as mortgage rates continue to soar and home sales plummeted. Banks have also significantly tightened their lending standards, more often than not an indicator of an incoming recession. Out of the 23 primary dealers surveyed, only five believed that there would not be a recession: Credit Suisse Group AG, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., HSBC Holdings PLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Morgan Stanley. Jeremy Schwartz, Senior US Economist at Credit Suisse, one of the five banks that didn't predict a recession, wrote of the outlook for 2023, "Several historically reliable lead indicators are sending recession signals, but in our view these measures are unable to correctly gauge recession risk in the current environment." https://www.foxnews.com/world/zelenskyy-warns-russia-planning-prolonged-attack-iranian-shahed-drones Zelenskyy warns Russia planning ‘prolonged’ attack with Iranian Shahed drones Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Kyiv has gained intelligence suggesting that Russia is planning a prolonged attack by using Iranian-supplied Shahed drones. In an overnight address Monday, Zelenskyy warned that in the two days since the world welcomed in 2023, Ukraine has stopped more than 80 drone strikes. "We have information that Russia is planning a prolonged attack with Shaheds," he said. Zelenskyy said that Russia is looking to exhaust "our people, our air defense, our energy sector" by constantly pummeling the country with air strikes – a strategy Moscow has been employing for months but which it has escalated as winter sets in. "Now is the time when everyone involved in the protection of the sky should be especially attentive," he said addressing Ukrainian pilots and those in charge of air defense. Moscow and Tehran, Iran, have repeatedly denied any drone partnership or the use of Iranian supplied drones in Ukraine despite evidence supplied by Kyiv and backed by Western defense officials. Zelenskyy urged his forces on the front lines, particularly those fighting in areas like Bakhmut – which has seen intense ground warfare for months – to continue to hold the line amid harsh winter conditions, which has likely slowed fighting in other areas like Kherson. Ukrainian forces have continued to push the lines eastward in areas like Donetsk, and fighting has begun to intensify in the Donbas region where Russian backed forces have fought since 2014. Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces championed this week that Ukrainian forces have liberated 40% of the territory Russia occupied following its invasion. He also said that in the regions where Russian forces remain Moscow has lost roughly 28% of the land. Armored Republic The Mission of Armored Republic is to Honor Christ by equipping Free Men with Tools of Liberty necessary to preserve God-given rights. In the Armored Republic there is no King but Christ. We are Free Craftsmen. Body Armor is a Tool of Liberty. We create Tools of Liberty. Free men must remain ever vigilant against tyranny wherever it appears. God has given us the tools of liberty needed to defend the rights He bestowed to us. Armored Republic is honored to offer you those Tools. Visit them, at ar500armor.com Now for my favorite topic, sports! Take a listen to ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky on the hospitalized Damar Hamlin: ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Praying for Damar Hamlin on NFL Live Play video That took place on ESPN ladies and gentleman. This is why I love sports… sports has gone woke in recent years, but it’s situations like this, that bring people together… God is always at work, but it’s amazing to see His handiwork in this situation.