Royal Bank of Canada Reviews Asia Wealth Business After Changes

Royal Bank of Canada has undertaken a strategic review of its Asian wealth operations following management changes in the region, Chief Executive Officer David McKay said. McKay declined to say whether the Toronto-based bank is seeking a buyer for the business, though previous retreats in international wealth management have come after reviews were initiated.

TD Leads Canadian Stock Sales as Energy Deals Fuel Record Year

Toronto-Dominion Bank took top spot for managing Canadian stock sales in 2016 as large energy deals led by pipeline operator TransCanada Corp. helped set a record for equity financings. The amount raised from initial public offerings, secondary sales and equity-linked securities reached C$50.4 billion , up 17 percent from 2015, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.