12 Apr 2010
100 Women in Hedge Funds will open the market today at Toronto Stock Exchange to celebrate its expansion into Toronto, its 14th location.
Proceedings will begin by a TMX Group Executive welcoming 100WHF to Toronto Stock Exchange and, at 9:30 AM EST, 100WHF Executive Director Amanda Pullinger will open the market.
The market open signifies an important milestone for 100WHF as the organization continues to grow its global footprint. Since its formation in 2001, 100WHF has grown from a 100-member organization based in New York City to a global organization that currently offers educational and leadership development programs for its over 10,000 members in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, London, Geneva, Zurich, Paris and Hong Kong. Industry professionals can also connect globally through 100WHF Connect!, a new online platform launched in January.
To mark the occasion UBS Securities Canada Inc, a longstanding supporter of 100WHF globally, is hosting a cocktail reception this evening in honor of 100WHF which will be attended by alternative investment industry investors and practitioners from the Toronto area. The cocktail reception will provide members with the opportunity to learn more of the benefits of membership and the global Connect! network.
Proceedings will begin by a TMX Group Executive welcoming 100WHF to Toronto Stock Exchange and, at 9:30 AM EST, 100WHF Executive Director Amanda Pullinger will open the market.
The market open signifies an important milestone for 100WHF as the organization continues to grow its global footprint. Since its formation in 2001, 100WHF has grown from a 100-member organization based in New York City to a global organization that currently offers educational and leadership development programs for its over 10,000 members in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, London, Geneva, Zurich, Paris and Hong Kong. Industry professionals can also connect globally through 100WHF Connect!, a new online platform launched in January.
Commenting on the announcement, Anne Popkin, Chair of 100WHF, said: “We are delighted to announce our entry into Toronto which is a key market for the alternative investment management industry. We are excited at the prospect of providing our growing Toronto-based membership with unique, forward thinking educational events, opportunities to share and “leverage” experiences, and give back to the community.”
To mark the occasion UBS Securities Canada Inc, a longstanding supporter of 100WHF globally, is hosting a cocktail reception this evening in honor of 100WHF which will be attended by alternative investment industry investors and practitioners from the Toronto area. The cocktail reception will provide members with the opportunity to learn more of the benefits of membership and the global Connect! network.
