Smaller and medium-sized businesses often have the greatest potential for expansion and innovation
Proceeds would shore up capital requirements of subsidiary Northern Securities
RBC Capital Markets the top ranked underwriter for the year
Nine new issues helped power the final quarter of the year to a total of $1.3 billion in new equity
Last year was the slowest period for global equity capital markets fees since 2003
Technology, financials and industrials were the most active sectors in downbeat 2012
The amount and value of IPOs issued this year are down, but some issuers are waiting on the sidelines
Scotia Capital, RBC Capital Markets lead underwriting
Concerns about Europe and the U.S. economic recovery have weighed on the market
Equity and debt issuance drop in the first half of the year