Banks to bear the brunt of fee increase, as case volumes jump
BMO tops equity league tables, RBC leads debt rankings
Weak deal activity, syndicated lending drive drop in bankers' fees
Through three quarters, equity issuance is up 8% and debt rose 2%, Refinitiv reports
Another 10 firms sanctioned for extensive recordkeeping violations
Canada remained the last G20 country without conduct standards for OTC derivatives markets
Fees for investment dealers to rise 6.4%, annual report says
Proposal aims to ease regulatory costs, encourage capital formation by mature issuers
In joint letter, industry associations lobby against proposed changes
Advisors identify struggles such as back-office glitches and gaps in business support