Canadian Equity Capital Markets Show Signs of Recovery After Hitting 22-Year Low in 2022
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Enbridge's $4.6 billion equity raise propelled Canadian ECM issuance to a 2-year high in Q3 2022.
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Bankers optimistic about revival in Canadian ECM activity into 2023/2024 after recent deals.
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Canadian ECM fell to 22-year low in 2022; IPOs at 3-year low.
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Recent strength in U.S. IPOs raises hopes for Canadian deals.
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But uncertain macro environment still limiting issuance; IPO market seen 12-18 months away from fully rebounding.