National Bank of Canada has closed the acquisition of TD’s institutional services business known as TD Waterhouse Institutional Services (TDWIS).

According to National Bank, the acquired business will be integrated into its Correspondent Network (NBCN), which is a Canada-based provider of custodial, trading, clearing, settlement and record keeping services to independent registered portfolio managers and introducing brokers.

Luc Paiement, executive vice president of wealth management, co-president and co-CEO of National Bank Financial, said: "This transaction is another major step in the implementation of National Bank’s strategy of expanding across Canada by broadening the footprint of our wealth management platform.

"It will add considerable scale to our operations and, in the process, bring a number of appreciable benefits to all National Bank wealth management clients in the form of new products and services," Paiement added.

As a result of the acquisition, National Bank’s Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 ratio will be reduced by approximately 40 basis points as at National Bank’s quarter ending 31 January 2014.

Client conversion is expected to be completed in the 8 months following the closing of the transaction, and a transition services agreement will be in place in the interim.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.