Canadian underwriting activity tumbles in first half of 2010
Government debt issuance falls 17% over last year, Thomson Reuters reports
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2010 July 5, 2010
- 12:18
Government debt issuance falls 17% over last year, Thomson Reuters reports
B.C.-based advisor Naud completed 750 hours of volunteer work in 2009
Value of IPO activity could reach $4 billion in 2010: PwC
Foreign equity categories post the worst losses
Private equity firm Coller Capital buys 70% stake
Cross-border deals are on the rise
Derivative exchanges could see increased trading and clearing volumes
Q2 numbers relfect continuing harsh conditions
Volume up 66% from a year ago
Second quarter notably weaker for equity and debt markets
Diversified business strategy is delivering steady earnings
Interest rate hikes will have mixed effects for the banks
Despite past failures said Islamic finance has strong potential to become more prominent in the Canadian market
Bolder’s managed funds will add to Haywood’s offerings
Integration of cash equities clearing platform boosts firm’s efficiency
Majority of investigations related to the suitability of investment advice
Only 33% of managers bullish on EAFE equities
Efforts to grow retail banking market share a positive sign
Board’s operations allowed to continue
Unclear whether shift to smaller firms will prove sustainable over the long term
Continuing education institute will provide industry personnel with access to leading experts
Strengthening balance sheets in the financial sector is the precondition for restoring financial stability and scaling back public sector involvement
Firm hiring in UK and U.S.
OSC decision gets mixed reviews
Wealth Desktop implementation planned over the summer