National Bank Financial Markets has opened its new $12 million trading floor in the old Toronto Stock Exchange.

National Bank Financial Group’s Financial Markets division inaugurated its new 35,000 square foot, trading floor in the former TSE space on Wednesday, bringing together its fixed income, equity, derivatives and foreign exchange operations onto one trading floor.

“We believe in the strength of Canada’s banking sector and its ability to rebound from a global economic recession,” said Ricardo Pascoe, executive vice-president, financial markets at NBF.

“This investment was made at a time of economic turmoil, demonstrating National Bank Financial Group’s commitment to and confidence in the Canadian financial services sector moving forward.”

“Our new facility brings together all of our trading groups onto one floor, reinforcing our one client, one bank commitment to better serve clients,” added Pascoe. “This new trading floor will significantly strengthen our ability to serve corporate, institutional and government clients.”

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