Which financial institution, Laurentian Bank of Canada or Investec, has more listings on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange?
Laurentian Bank of Canada The Laurentian Bank of Canada (LBC) (French: "Banque Laurentienne du Canada" ) is a financial institution founded in 1846 whose activities extend across Canada. The Bank caters to the needs of retail clients via its branch network based in Quebec. The Bank also stands out for its know-how among small and medium-sized enterprises and real estate developers owing to its specialized teams across Canada. Its subsidiary B2B Bank is, for its part, one of the major Canadian leaders in providing banking products and services and investment accounts through independent advisors and brokers. Laurentian Bank Securities offers integrated brokerage services to a clientele of institutional and retail investors.
Invest Financial Corporation Invest Financial Corporation (styled by the company in its own literature as INVEST Financial Corporation) is an American full-service broker/dealer, registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and state insurance agencies in all 50 states. Invest supervises and supports both financial institutions and independent registered representatives who offer advisory services, investment and insurance products. Invest was formed in 1982 under Dan McConnell and was the first firm to offer securities inside a bank lobby.