Effort to encourage independent IPO research hasn't worked, added costs
Volatility boosts trading, underwriting, asset quality holds up
Debt, equity underwriting fees rise, M&A advisory fees up too
RBC leads debt underwriter ranking, BMO takes top spot in equities
Defendants to pay $8 million, including $2.4 million for class counsel
Equity, debt underwritings rise, RBC leads Canadian firms in league tables
Regulators lament shrinking shelves, eroding support for junior issuers
Broad-based growth powers gains in revenue, earnings
Claims involve alleged misrepresentations by cannabis firm, underwriters
Trading revenues, debt underwriting up, boosting Q4 results