The company was a leader in the underwriting and distribution of share issues for the rapidly growing domestic pulp and paper business that grew hand-in-hand with the development of the electric power industry. Royal Securities was also a major underwriter and agent for numerous government bond issues. Operating from its headquarters on Montreal's famous St. James Street, Royal Securities became a publicly traded company, listed on the Montreal, Canadian and Toronto Stock Exchanges.
Royal Securities was a leading force in the issuance and distribution of shares for the rapidly expanding pulp and paper industry, which closely tied to the growth of the electric power sector. The company also served as a major underwriter and agent for numerous government bond issues. Based in Montreal's iconic St. James Street, Royal Securities transitioned to becoming a publicly traded entity listed on several prominent stock exchanges.