Deal activity rose in the fourth quarter, LSEG Data & Analytics reported
3iQ will have a global footprint with distribution outside of Canada
The finance minister approved the transaction, with conditions
Regulator proposes bond market transparency reforms alongside simplified listing regime
NFP had recently expanded its wealth management capabilities
The TSX operator acquired a 22% stake in the company earlier this year
Firm says $40-million investment from Cynosure will help attract top advisors
Solid balance sheets, low leverage, likely to leave ratings unaffected
Fitch affirms traditional managers' ratings, despite challenging conditions
Deal is good for Canada, CEO says