Corporate M&A faces growing legal, regulatory threat in U.S., Fitch says
Rating agency says strategic partnership has attractive benefits for all players
The special committee evaluating the offer was unanimous in its recommendation
The group said there's "no reasonable chance" conditions will be met by a June 13 deadline
Barclays analyst predicts Winnipeg-based insurer will deploy capital to strategic growth avenues
Commission structures, account transfer standards and dual registration are all in the works
Proceeds of $1.34-billion deal will pay down debt
No one-size-fits-all solution to protect investors from shell-company risks
Management group no longer ruling out individual asset sales
Termination of First Horizon deal raises questions about banks and regulators alike