Sponsors

BMO is a leading North American bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress: for a thriving economy, a sustainable future and an inclusive society.

CIBC (CM: NYSE, TSX) is a leading North American-based global financial institution with a market capitalization over $100 billion and a Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 13.3%. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets businesses, our 50,000 employees serve 15 million clients globally.

CIBC Capital Markets provides best-in-class insight, advice, and execution across corporate banking, global markets, investment banking, and research to institutional, corporate and public sector clients.

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $407 billion as at December 31, 2022. It was named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022 by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

National Bank is Canada's 6th largest bank and the leading one in Quebec.

Through its approximately 30,000 employees, National Bank offers a complete range of financial services that include: banking and investment solutions for individuals and businesses as well as securities brokerage, insurance, and wealth management services.

National Bank is a bank with a human touch that stands out for its bold approach, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for people.

RBC Capital Markets is a premier global investment bank trusted by leading corporate, institutional, sponsor and government clients worldwide. We provide expertise in advisory & origination, sales & trading, lending & financing and transaction banking, delivering the advice, products and services clients need to achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Strategically positioned in the largest financial centres, we focus on growing scale in large, developed markets representing a sizable opportunity set. Our consistent financial strength and proven track record position us to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients' evolving needs. We are part of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a leading, diversified provider of financial services and one of the world's strongest banks. Founded in 1864, RBC is the 10th largest global bank and the 7th largest in North America, as measured by market capitalization.

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000 employees and assets of over $1.3 trillion (as at April 30, 2023), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS).

TD Securities is a Canadian investment bank and financial services provider that offers advisory and capital market services to corporate, government, and institutional clients worldwide. The firm provides services in corporate and investment banking, capital markets, and global transaction services.

Founded in 2013, iCapital is the leading global fintech company powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. iCapital has transformed how the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions; education tools and resources; and robust diligence, compliance, and portfolio analytics capabilities. iCapital’s solutions enable organizations to streamline and scale their operational infrastructure for alternative investments and to provide access to direct investments and feeder funds at lower minimums through simplified digital workflows.

Luma Financial Technologies is an independent, multi-issuer/carrier technology provider that helps financial professionals and distribution firms research, manage, and transact across structured products, annuities, and now life insurance. More than just a technology interface, Luma serves as a comprehensive operational partner, delivering objective product guidance, education, training, service, and ongoing support alongside an intuitive, advisor-centric experience.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Luma also has offices in New York, NY, Miami, FL, Zurich, Switzerland, and Lisbon, Portugal.

Torys LLP is an international business law firm with a reputation for quality, innovation, and teamwork. Our experience, collaborative practice style, and the insight and creativity we bring to our work make us our clients’ choice for their largest and most complex transactions, as well as for general matters where judgment and strategic advice are key. We serve clients across Canada and globally from offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montréal, Vancouver, and our Legal Services Centre in Halifax.