Graydon Elliot buys GlobeInvest
Deal would create world's largest banking group
Deal extends bank's reach in U.S. southeast
Number of banks may not be good indicator of competition
Deal worth US$228.5 million
Alternative investment firm completes Quebec acquistion
Insurer gains regulatory approval
Takes 74% stake in financial planning firm
Crosbie & Co. finds increase in average deal size
Transaction is part of John Hancock acquisition