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 prominent player in the issuance and distribution of shares for the rapidly expanding pulp and paper sector, which coincided with the growth of the electric power industry. The company also served as a major underwriter and agent for numerous government bond issues. Based in Montreal's historic St. James Street, Royal Securities transitioned to becoming a publicly traded entity, listed on several prominent stock exchanges.