NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Standard & Poor
’s announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on C. A. Bancorp Inc.
C.A. Bancorp Inc. (TSX: BKP) is a publicly traded alternative asset manager and merchant bank that directly invests or manages private equity investments and other alternative assets with strong growth prospects. The company also develops and manages investment funds that earn management and performance fees in addition to participating in the returns of the underlying assets. This unique business model provides diversified revenue and strong potential to generate shareholder value.
Historically, alternative assets in Canada have only been available to the largest and most sophisticated investors due to the lack of access, the need for complex due diligence and high capital requirement. C.A. Bancorp enables all types of investors to participate in the attractive performance potential of this truly unique asset class.
At C.A. Bancorp, investing in alternative assets may mean acquiring a direct stake in a privately owned company or a tangible asset that generates income, or establishing an investment fund that carries out similar activities.
This report will also be accessible on an ongoing basis to the investment community ---- scores of buy-side institutions and sell-side firms that utilize S&P research and information platforms daily. Millions of self-directed investors also have access to the report via their e-brokerage accounts.
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Note: All U.S. and Canadian Companies listed on a National Exchange (not covered by S&P’s STARS research) are eligible to obtain this coverage.
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