Decreased blamed on decline of income trust offerings
Steel sector once again accounted for most of the deal making in 2006
Top reporters provide a great deal more narrative information
The value of the five new issues on the TSX in Q1, $191 million, represented 10% of the $1.9 billion in IPO activity in Q1 2006
But more challenges, especially those relating to the International Financial Reporting Standards and Basel II, are still to come
Labour shortages biggest concern
Industry faces unprecedented change, says PwC
Improved market conditions could push IPO market to new records, says PwC
Survey espondents also say too much regulation is endangering banks’ financial health
It will be a challenge for banks to continue posting record-breaking profits this year