Month: June 2021

Bulletin | Summer – We’re Halfway There! Edition | June 2021

In this bulletin: Giving the Green Light to ESG Disclosure – CFA Institute Publishes Draft ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products Social Media and Market Manipulation MFDA’s Initiative on Improving Client Account Transfers – Will CSA Follow Suit? Outside...

News

Please note our next bulletin publication will be in August. As always we appreciate any feedback so feel free to write us at [email protected] with your comments or to set up a video-call to discuss! June 30, 2021

BLG’s Resource Corner

Our colleagues at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP publish a wealth of information every month. All are available on the BLG’s website, under Insights. Some selected Insights published in June that may be of interest to you include a primer on M&A in Canada, an update on...

FAQ Corner: Now that Joint Oversight Over Distributions of Non-Qualified Syndicated Mortgage Investments (NQSMIs) by FSRA and the OSC is Underway, What Should Firms Operating in this Space Keep in Mind?

Answer: As of July 1, 2021, the OSC will have regulatory oversight over the distribution of NQSMIs to persons that are not permitted clients. Firms distributing NQSMIs to investors that are not permitted clients will need to rely on another available prospectus...