Merger will create a retail brokerage with US$1.1. trillion in AUM
TD will pay $225 million for the investment support services business
The new entity will create a transatlantic rival to NYSE Euronext
Cross-border transactions continue to be a key dynamic
New entity will offer financial advisory services throughout South America
Financial impact market downturn could be larger this time around than it was in 2000
Investors are witnessing the greatest merger movement in history, says CIBC World Markets
More outbound than inbound deals in 2005 and 2006
Canada Debt Assistance Inc. sold to Canam Credit Corp.
Citigroup aims to become a major provider of hedge fund and mutual fund services with the acquisition