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TD Bank has appointed Hugh W. Allen as Regional President for its Mid-South Metro, which encompasses states like Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. In this role, Allen will lead roughly 4,400 employees and manage nearly 130 stores. With over 30 years of banking experience, he aims to enhance TD Bank's presence in the region. Allen previously managed the bank's Commercial Real Estate Division. His promotion is expected to leverage his extensive connections and expertise to drive success in the growing Mid-South market.

TD Bank announced a significant expansion in Jacksonville, Florida, leasing over 30,000 square feet for a new operations center that will create more than 250 jobs in the next two years. Currently employing 440 people in Jacksonville, TD plans to enhance its retail presence, potentially adding up to 30 new locations in Florida over the next five years. The expansion reflects Florida's growth and aims to strengthen TD's market position as a leading financial services provider. Governor Ron DeSantis and local officials praised this investment in the region.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Headlands Tech Global Markets, LLC, a Chicago-based quantitative fixed income trading company, as of July 1, 2021. This acquisition enhances TD's existing infrastructure with Headlands' proprietary software for automated electronic market-making in municipal and investment-grade corporate bonds. Moti Jungreis, Vice Chair of TD Securities, emphasized that this strategic move aligns with TD's commitment to innovation and will enhance client services.

TD Bank announced the establishment of a $100 million equity fund aimed at supporting minority-owned small businesses, addressing racial inequities in underserved communities. Of this fund, $75 million will be allocated through Specialized Small Business Investment Companies (SSBICs), while $25 million is earmarked specifically for Black- and Latinx-owned businesses via Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The initiative underscores TD's commitment to economic opportunity and job creation in marginalized communities.

TD Wealth's recent survey reveals that 89% of estate planning professionals reported female clients facing negative job impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has prompted 87% to adjust estate plans, focusing on elements like guardian designations and powers of attorney. Concerns have shifted in estate planning, with 22% identifying rising healthcare costs as a top threat. The survey also highlights tax reform under the new administration as critical, with 25% of planners emphasizing capital gains tax planning. Conducted in April 2021, the study included 142 professionals.

TD Bank has appointed Alissa Van Volkom as the new Head of U.S. Consumer Deposits, Products and Payments. In this role, she will manage deposit products and focus on product development, sales strategies, and customer engagement. Van Volkom brings experience from her previous position as Senior Vice President, Head of Customer, Product and Digital Marketing. She emphasizes a customer-centric approach to drive growth and efficiency in a competitive landscape. TD Bank is known for its broad range of banking services, serving over 9.5 million customers across the U.S.

TD Bank has announced an agreement to acquire Headlands Tech Global Markets, a Chicago-based quantitative fixed income trading company, to enhance its automated trading capabilities. The acquisition aims to strengthen TD's electronic bond trading infrastructure and expand its U.S. operations in municipal and corporate bond markets. Headlands Tech, founded in 2013, specializes in automated electronic market-making, boasting a team of 15 professionals. The deal is expected to close in mid-2021, pending regulatory approvals, and is anticipated to have a minimal impact on TD's capital.