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
In a record year for banking fees, four Canadian firms have edged into the top 25
The tech sector, private equity buyouts and SPACs all drove the deal-making frenzy
Both firms now operate under the Investia banner