RBC posts record Q4 profit

Capital markets, wealth management, banking boost . Royal Bank of Canada handily beat analyst expectations as it reported record fourth-quarter results that showed rising profits across most divisions. Canada’s most valuable bank, and company, reported a profit of $5.43 billion in...

Associated Banc-Corp to acquire American National for $604m

American National’s banking subsidiary will integrate into Associated Banc-Corp’s subsidiary, Associated Bank.  Associated Banc-Corp has agreed to acquire American National for up to $604m, to expand its presence across key markets in the US Midwest.  The acquisition will see American National’s...

Australia economy grows 0.4% in Q3

Australia’s economy slowed unexpectedly in the September quarter as a large drag from inventories offset strength in government and business investment, which still boded well for an increase in capacity that could help cool inflation. Data from the Australian Bureau...