Onex has agreed to acquire Gluskin Sheff for $14.25 per share
The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019
The U.K. wealth management firm has operations in London and the Isle of Man
Survey respondents predict a 0.2% dip in deal volume from last year
Each investment firm will remain under its current brand and leadership
The M&A advisory firm has a U.S.-based investment banking practice focused on tech, media and healthcare
Consolidation the U.S. bank sector could accelerate
Canada saw 3,415 deals announced last year, up by 14% from 2017
The Calgary-based firm helps companies manage employee stock plans
BB&T and SunTrust's US$66 billion merger highlights the potential for more activity in the sector