Toronto is one of the fastest growing regions in North America with a range of businesses including financial and business services, design and manufacturing, entertainment and tourism. The Toronto Stock Exchange is one of the largest in the world and is surrounded by the headquarters of many top Canadian corporations, including the Big Five banks. Toronto is globally renowned as a major center of higher education and research with the University of Toronto ranked one of the best in the world. Economic leaders also have a number of initiatives to boost the city's long term prosperity.