Firms acquiring assets, partnering with banks, to drive portfolios
Banks' restructuring, expansion efforts seen closing gap with U.S. giants
Surging debt issuance leads the way, with lending, M&A up too
Market conditions point to stronger trading, investment banking revenues
Deal volume down, but surge in "mega deals" drives value
JPMorgan tops global league tables, RBC ranks as top Canadian firm
Earnings, revenue headwinds eased in second quarter, Fitch reports
Investment banking gains cushion weakness in banking: Fitch
Strong debt issuance, M&A expected to be revenue drivers in the quarter
Global revenues up driven by debt issuance, M&A advisory fees, LSEG reports