Leaders at SMEs still prefer organic growth over M&A, the KPMG research finds
The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of next year
Deal activity was at record levels in the first half of 2021, a report says
Deal activity to date has already surpassed last year's total, Refinitiv reports
The firm also announced earnings results for second quarter of 2021
The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2022
The $4.45-billion transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022
Trading revenues plunge from 2020 highs, but investment banking provides some solace
Another GWL subsidiary, Irish Life, has struck a deal to acquire Ark Life Assurance Company