The tech sector, private equity buyouts and SPACs all drove the deal-making frenzy
RBC Capital Markets was Canada's top underwriter, both in equities and debt
TD Securities CEO Bob Dorrance plans to retire in September 2021, but will remain chairman
RBC leads debt markets, BMO tops equity league tables
Capital raising hit record levels through Q3, Refinitiv reports
Debt underwriting generates record fees in first half
The banks participated in a deal to help sell off Royal Dutch Shell plc's 8% stake in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Increases in market share come amid the surge in high-grade credit trading
Only debt underwriting fees increased
Equity issuance hit a three-year low, while debt issuance was up 2% year over year