TORONTO, March 9 (Reuters) - Canada's major banks and insurers said on Thursday they planned to create a fund to invest up to C$1 billion ($739.97 million) in the country's small- and medium-sized businesses over the next decade to bolster growth.
The fund is expected to have an initial capital commitment of more than C$500 million. Initial participants will include the country's six major banks as well as insurance companies. ($1 = 1.3514 Canadian dollars)