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2020 Agenda

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30

12:00-13:00 Registration, Exhibit Hall & Networking

13:00-13:15 Welcome and Introduction to ETF Landscape in Canada

Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

13:15-13:55 An Appraisal of Market Structure on ETFs and ETF Trading

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Rochelle Antoniewicz, Senior Director, Industry and Financial Analysis, Investment Company Institute

Todd Evans, Managing Director, Investment Industry Association of Canada

Dan Kessous, CEO, Nasdaq Canada

Kevin Law, ETF Trader, Virtu Financial, Canada

Alex Taylor, Vice President, Surveillance, IIROC

13:55-14:35 ETF Trading and Trade Implementation

Moderator: Graham MacKenzie, Head, Exchange Traded Products, TMX Group

Roger Chandhok, Director, Equity Derivatives, National Bank Financial

Katie Gouinlock, Head of Canada ETF Capital Markets, Vanguard Canada

Tara Kennedy, VP, Trading, Wealthsimple

Andres Rincon, CMT, Director, Head of ETF Sales & Strategy, TD Securities Inc

14:50-15:25 Impact of Regulations on Investor Choice

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Raymond Chan, Director, Investment Funds and Structured Products, Ontario Securities Commission

Carol E. Derk, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais

Margaret Gunawan, MD, Head of Canada Legal & Compliance, BlackRock

Grace Pereira, Senior Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais

15:25-15:55 Update on Regulatory Trends in the US ETF Industry

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Georgia Bullitt, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

15:55-16:25 Trends in the Use of Fixed Income ETFs

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Elmer Atagu, Director, ETF Trading, CIBC Capital Markets

Alfred Lee, Director, Portfolio Manager, Investment Strategist, BMO Global Asset Management

Alex Perel, Head of ETF Services, Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets

16:25-17:05 What Are the Future Trends That Will Impact Investor and ETFs?

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Kathleen Bock, Principal and Head of the Americas Region, Vanguard

Pat Chiefalo, Managing Director, Head of iShares Canada, BlackRock

Michael Cooke, SVP, Head of Exchange Traded Funds, Mackenzie Investments

Kevin Gopaul, President, Exchange Traded Funds, BMO Global Asset Management

Ronald Landry, Head of Product and Canadian ETF Services, CIBC Mellon

Jonathan Needham, Vice President, ETF Distribution, TD Asset Management

17:05-17:10 Closing Remarks

Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

17:10-17:40

Exhibit Hall & Networking Open Discussions

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

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13:00-13:30 Registration, Exhibit Hall & Networking

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13:30-13:35 Welcoming Remarks

Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

13:35-14:00 Macro Investment Outlook

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Michael Craig, Managing Director Head of Asset Allocation & Derivatives, TD Asset Management

14:00-14:25 Fireside Chat – Regulatory Trends in ESG and Sustainable Investing​

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Linda French, Associate Chief Counsel, ICI Global

Rick Redding, CEO, Index Industry Association

14:25- 15:05 How Investors Are Implementing ESG Into Their Portfolios ​

Moderator: John Jacobs, Executive Director, Center for Financial Markets and Policy, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University

Jaclyn Daitchman, Vice President, ESG Client Coverage, MSCI Inc.

Mary Hagerman M.Sc.,FCSI,CIM,Pl.Fin., Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor, Groupe Mary Hagerman de Raymond James

Mona Naqvi, Head of ESG Index Strategy, North America, S&P Dow Jones Indices

15:15-15:55 ETF Due Diligence

Moderator: Erik Sloane, Chief Revenue Officer, NEO

Prerna Chandak, VP, ETF Product & Strategy, Mackenzie Investments

Jin Li, Vice President, ETF & Quantitative Research Analyst, BMO Capital Markets

Joseph Micallef, FCPA, FCA, Partner, Tax – National Tax Leader Financial Services & Asset Management Industry, KPMG

15:55-16:35 How Are Institutions and Financial Advisors Using ETFs?

Moderator: Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

Yann Furic, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Asset Allocation & Alternative Strategies, Financière des Professionnels

Michael Greenberg, CFA, CAIA, VP, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions

Christian Medeiros, Associate Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management

Fred Wang, Associate Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Solutions, Mackenzie Investments

16:35-16:40 Closing Remarks

Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI

16:40-17:10 Exhibit Hall & Networking Open Discussions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration cancellation policy?

Cancellations received by November 2, 2021 are subject to a $150 USD administrative fee. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing. After November 2, 2021, no registration fees can be refunded. However, if you are unable to attend, substitutions can be made, subject to conference organizer approval, and the administrative fee will not be applied.

What is the complimentary passes policy?

Complimentary passes are allocated at the full discretion of the conference organizers. Complimentary bookings made online are subject to verification by the conference organizers before confirmation of the complimentary pass. If the conference organizers review an online complimentary pass registration and determine that the company and/or registrant does not fulfill the criteria for the complimentary pass, the complimentary pass can be withdrawn at the full discretion of the conference organizers.

Who qualifies as "buy side" for a complimentary pass?

Complimentary passes are available for buyside institutional investors and financial advisors including (e.g., traders, portfolio managers, CIOs, ETF strategists) at asset managers, investment advisers, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, endowments, foundations, fund selectors at family offices, financial advisers and robo-advisers. All buyside complimentary passes are subject to the conference complimentary passes policy, delineated above.

Is the conference open to the media?

Yes, this conference is open to the media.

Does the conference offer sponsorship opportunities?

Yes.  For information regarding sponsorships, please contact Margareta Hricova at margareta.hricova@etfgi.com and Deborah Fuhr at deborah.fuhr@etfgi.com..