- CANACCORD AT A GLANCE
- letter to shareholders
- canaccord genuity
- wealth management
- the evolution
of our business - corporate values
- md&a and financials
The Evolution of Our Business
Today, companies, investors and institutions think globally, and we’ve built a platform to cater to the growing expectations of our valued clients.
Canaccord has always made the client experience a top priority, and all of our growth initiatives over the last several years were completed to ensure we remain relevant to the changing needs and expectations of our corporate, institutional and private clients. Our expansion initiatives have ensured our clients benefit from insightful and actionable ideas from around the globe.
January 2006 (US)
Acquisition of
Adams Harkness
January 2006 (US)
Acquisition of Adams Harkness
The acquisition of this Boston-based investment dealer provided Canaccord’s first foothold in the US market, and significantly grew Canaccord’s sector coverage with key expertise in the Technology, Life Sciences and Consumer sectors.
JANUARY 2011 (China)
Acquisition of The
Balloch Group
JANUARY 2011 (China)
Acquisition of The Balloch Group
The Company’s expansion into Asia began with the acquisition of The Balloch Group – a boutique advisory firm based in mainland China. This expansion initiative was an integral part of growing our corporate relationships in this important market.
MARCH 2012 (UK, Europe, US and Singapore)
Acquisition of Collins Stewart
Hawkpoint plc (CSHP)
MARCH 2012 (UK, Europe, US and Singapore)
Acquisition of Collins Stewart Hawkpoint plc (CSHP)
Canaccord’s largest acquisition, the addition of CSHP’s platform doubled the size of the Company’s UK and US capital markets and investment banking business, grew Canaccord’s wealth management operations into the UK and Europe, and expanded our capital markets reach into Singapore.
APRIL 2010 (Canada)
Acquisition of Genuity
Capital Markets
APRIL 2010 (Canada)
Acquisition of Genuity Capital Markets
An acquisition that significantly strengthened our investment banking practice in Canada, Genuity Capital Markets enhanced Canaccord’s sector coverage and advisory capabilities.
NOVEMBER 2011
(Australia and Hong Kong)
Acquisition of a 50% interest
in BGF Equities
NOVEMBER 2011 (Australia and Hong Kong)
Acquisition of a 50% interest in BGF Equities
Canaccord’s investment in Australia provides the Company with a strong foothold for further expansion in this important market. With both capital markets and wealth management offices in Australia, we view our Australian operations as an important component of Canaccord’s long term strategy.
NOVEMBER 2012 (UK)
Acquisition of Eden Financial’s
wealth management business
NOVEMBER 2012 (UK)
Acquisition of Eden Financial’s wealth management business
Changes to the UK wealth management industry have provided larger wealth management firms with the opportunity to gain scale. Canaccord’s acquisition of Eden Financial’s wealth management business expanded the Company’s existing wealth management platform in this important market.