Effort to encourage independent IPO research hasn't worked, added costs
Lawsuit makes claims on behalf of primary, secondary market investors
RBC leads debt underwriter ranking, BMO takes top spot in equities
Equity, debt underwritings rise, RBC leads Canadian firms in league tables
Regulators lament shrinking shelves, eroding support for junior issuers
Regulators seek feedback on initiative that sparked little activity
Liquidity, GDP growth essential, but relaxing rules helps too
RBC Capital Markets tops the overall underwriting league tables
Regulators reduce burden for large, widely covered issuers to raise capital
As volatility eases, trading boom set to subside, but dealmaking still faces uncertainty: DBRS