MUFGSecurities Americas Inc. has launched MUFG Securities (Canada) Ltd.to expand its capital markets activities into Canada.

Through the new unit, MUFG can underwrite debt and equity securitiesfor Canadian dollar-denominated issuances. The company previously wasunderwriting Canadian clients' non-Canadian-dollar transactions as an exemptmarket dealer.

Bill Mansfield Jr. serves as CEO of MUFG Securities Americasand the Canadian unit.