System delivers transaction confirmations and compliance documents for new issue equity and fixed income products
TD Securities leads equity issuance
Activity dropped significantly in August in the wake of increased volatility in equity markets
Canadian equity underwriting slumped, debt underwriting soared
Valuations and investor confidence are improving
IPO worth US$23 billion
Numbers boosted by a handful of large issues
Debt issuance holds steady
Gross proceeds will now be $250 million
Some share structures are contrary to the public interest