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Jefferies Establishes Full Service Investment Banking and Capital Markets Capabilities in Canada
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Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has expanded its investment banking and capital markets capabilities in Canada, aiming to serve corporate, institutional, and government clients across the country. The Canadian Investment Banking team will be led by Bruce Rothney as CEO, with a focus on advisory, M&A, equity and debt capital markets, risk solutions, equity research, and sales and trading. The expansion includes the addition of over 40 professionals to the team, aiming to deliver a full suite of advisory and capital markets capabilities to clients in Canada.
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40+ Person Office to Service Corporate and Institutional Clients Across Canada
NEW YORK & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) today announced it has established full service investment banking and capital markets capabilities in Canada to serve the evolving needs of corporate, institutional and government clients across Canada. With this expansion, Jefferies will now provide clients in depth expertise in advisory, M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, risk solutions, equity research, and sales and trading across all sectors in Canada.
The Investment Banking team in Canada will be led by Bruce Rothney as CEO, along with the Honourable John Manley as Chairman, Ron Lloyd as Deputy Chairman, and Trond Lossius as Deputy Chairman and Head of M&A, Erik Charbonneau as Head of Investment Banking, Jacquelyn Titus as Head of the Financial Institutions Group and James McKenna as Head of TMT and Diversified Industrials.
Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President, of Jefferies commented: “Canada is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, and as we enter 2024, we will have critical mass serving Canada, with more than 40 people joining across investment banking, equity research, and sales and trading. In partnership with Jefferies' existing global platform, our team in Canada will deliver our full suite of advisory and capital markets capabilities. We are fortunate to have a leadership team that brings such a deep and distinguished track record in the Canadian market, and we anticipate continuing to expand our capabilities and talent in the region to ensure we can best serve our clients.”
Today, Jefferies has 44 offices in more than 20 countries around the world, including having recently expanded further in France, Spain, Australia, Brazil and the Middle East. Earlier this year, Jefferies also announced a significant enlargement of its partnership with SMBC, which broadened the two firm’s scope of collaboration in M&A advisory services and across each firms’ equities and debt capital markets businesses.
“Jefferies’ culture has always been and continues to be that of a pure Wall Street partnership solely focused on providing the best advice to clients,” said Bruce Rothney, CEO of Jefferies Canada. “Its proven long-term leadership, investment in talent and exceptional work for clients has positioned Jefferies as one of the few leading global investment banking firms. Canada is emerging as one of the largest and fastest growing economies and its standout sectors – technology, healthcare, financial services, energy and power, telecom and media, and consumer – align perfectly with Jefferies. Our new Canadian team is excited to bring clients Jefferies’ deep industry perspectives, M&A and capital markets solutions and geographical insights.”
About Jefferies
Jefferies (NYSE: JEF) is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, wealth, and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments. For more information: www.jefferies.com.
What is the latest expansion announced by Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF)?
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced the establishment of full service investment banking and capital markets capabilities in Canada to serve corporate, institutional, and government clients across the country.
Who will lead the Canadian Investment Banking team at Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF)?
Bruce Rothney will lead the Canadian Investment Banking team at Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) as the CEO.
What sectors will Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) focus on in Canada?
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) will focus on all sectors in Canada, including technology, healthcare, financial services, energy and power, telecom and media, and consumer.
How many professionals have been added to the Canadian team at Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF)?
Over 40 professionals have been added to the Canadian team at Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) to deliver a full suite of advisory and capital markets capabilities.
What is the global presence of Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF)?
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) currently has 44 offices in more than 20 countries around the world, including recent expansions in France, Spain, Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East.
