Some very large transactions spurred the growth, though, as the quarter saw the lowest level of deal activity in two years
70% of Canadian M&A professionals are expecting more deal activity in 2016 compared with 2015
The merger, if approved, would be effective on or about Feb. 15, 2016
Private equity firm sough to improve execs’ chances of claiming tax deduction
The transaction will add $840 million in AUA and a network of licensed advisors across southern Ontario
The weak Canadian dollar has not deterred Canadian companies from making foreign acquisitions
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