April 10 2026 – Arton Capital’s regulated subsidiary, Arton Investments, announced the acquisition of AURAY Capital Canada’s (ACC) client portfolio, marking ACC’s exit from Quebec’s Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP). The deal transfers ACC’s existing client roster and a historic network of roughly 20,000 relationships, ensuring continuity for hundreds of investors currently in transition.
Key details of the acquisition
- Acquirer: Arton Investments, a subsidiary of Arton Capital and regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.
- Seller: AURAY Capital Canada (ACC), which will cease participation in the QIIP.
- Assets transferred: ACC’s client portfolio and an estimated 20,000 historic relationships built since ACC’s formation in 2013 after Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton acquired Desjardins’ Immigrant Investor Program business.
- Market impact: Post‑acquisition, Arton Investments becomes the largest participant among the seven authorized financial intermediaries, representing roughly 40 % of the QIIP market with a reported 100 % success rate.
Context for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program
- The QIIP channels foreign direct investment into Quebec, directing capital toward social‑impact projects and supporting local business growth.
- Since its inception, the program has been a significant source of external funding for the province’s economic development.
- Arton Investments has been involved with the QIIP since 2006, contributing to the program’s modernization and its 2024 relaunch.
Arton Investments’ role in the QIIP
- One of only seven financial intermediaries authorized by the Quebec government to facilitate QIIP applications.
- The acquisition consolidates Arton’s position as the leading intermediary, reinforcing its long‑term partnership with the Quebec government.
- The firm emphasizes maintaining program integrity, continuity, and long‑term success for investors.
Statements from leadership
- Armand Arton, Founder & CEO of Arton Capital, highlighted the acquisition as a continuation of a nearly two‑decade commitment to the QIIP and to the families relying on the program. He noted that integrating ACC’s clients and collaborating with ACC’s president, Marc Audet, will stabilize the program during a pivotal period.
- Marc Audet, President of AURAY Capital Canada, referenced his 30‑year career, including leadership of the Immigrant Investor division at Desjardins Trust, and noted that ACC has supported over 25,000 immigrant investors. He described Arton Capital’s scale and reputation as suitable for stewarding ACC’s client base.
The transaction aims to provide uninterrupted service for QIIP candidates, preserve the program’s investment flow into Quebec, and solidify Arton Investments’ standing as a trusted partner of the Quebec government.
Source article: www.artoncapital.com
