Canadian companies are seeking to gain exposure to higher growth markets, such as the United States
Still-slow U.S. economy continuing to push companies to seek expansion through non-organic means
Lower deal volume in eight of 14 industry sectors in Q1 2015
Cougar Global Investments to become wholly-owned subsidiary of RJF
Transaction adds more than 1,000 insurance agents to Financial Horizons’ national network
Computershare Ltd. would receive stock transfer, corporate plan and employee plan service businesses
The deal could affect more than 700 mutual fund advisors as well as insurance-licensed advisors
Life reinsurance company buys Transamerica’s Canadian business for $600 million
Kingship seeks new hearing on proposed acquisition of Pro-Financial’s investment management agreements
The exchange says the deal will accelerate its diversification strategy