Mergers & Acquisitions

Sprott buys Flatiron Capital Management

Sprott has completed its acquisition of Flatiron Capital Management Partners, an alternative investment manager specializing in market-neutral strategies. To date, Flatiron has approximately $260 million in assets under management. “The purchase of Flatiron allows us to introduce specialty income strategies to investors,” says Peter Grosskopf, CEO of Sprott. The company also launched the Sprott Flatiron […]

By Staff |August 2, 2012

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TMX takeover finalized

Maple Group's offer to acquire up to 80% of TMX Group shares for $50 per share in cash is complete.

By Staff |August 1, 2012

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Industry

ScotiaMcLeod team moves to Macquarie

Macquarie Private Wealth has acquired a $120-million Calgary-based team from ScotiaMcLeod.

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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Industry

RBC scoops up Dexia Investor Services

Royal Bank of Canada is now the sole owner of RBC Dexia Investor Services, which will become RBC Investor Services. “The industry fundamentals are very strong and this business is positioned for solid long-term growth,” says Jim Westlake, Group Head, International Banking and Insurance, RBC. Earnings results for RBC Investor Services will be included within […]

By Staff |July 27, 2012

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Reuters to snap up brand protection firm

Thomson Reuters has signed a deal to purchase MarkMonitor, a company that provides online brand protection. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Terms of the transaction were undisclosed. “We’ll be able to deliver advanced technologies to keep customers one step ahead of brandjackers and reduce the enormous risk posed to brands online,” says David […]

By Staff |July 26, 2012

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SECOR joins KPMG

KPMG has acquired SECOR Inc., Canada’s largest independent strategic management consulting firm. SECOR has more than 125 employees and 18 partners across the country, with offices in Montréal, Toronto, Québec City, and Vancouver. The firm offers strategy and implementation support to management teams, and serves global corporations, subsidiaries of major multinationals and large domestic companies. […]

By Staff |July 24, 2012

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BCSC and ASC approve Maple TMX deal

The British Columbia Securities Commission and Alberta Securities Commission have approved final recognition orders with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of TMX Group and TSX Venture Exchange. The BCSC has also approved a final recognition order with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited, while the ASC has approved a […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sprott buys Flatiron Capital Management

TMX takeover finalized

ScotiaMcLeod team moves to Macquarie

RBC scoops up Dexia Investor Services

HighView buys Bull Wealth Management

Reuters to snap up brand protection firm

SECOR joins KPMG

Canadian foreign deals up 191%

EXCLUSIVE: Team leaves Richardson GMP for Macquarie

BCSC and ASC approve Maple TMX deal