Jan 29, 2021 | Client-Focused Reforms (CFRs), News, Regulatory Compliance
On September 28, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published guidance in the form of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how to interpret and implement the client-focused reforms (CFRs) to National Instrument 31-103 Registration...
Oct 30, 2020 | News, Nutshell Series
In October 2019, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) finalized their client-focused reforms to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103) (CFRs or Amendments). The CFRs are the most sweeping...
Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, Cyber-security and Data Privacy, FAQs, Regulatory Compliance
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, many registered firms are implementing their business continuity plans (BCPs) and having their employees work from home, except where certain individuals need to access office facilities to ensure continued service to clients. In...
Mar 31, 2020 | COVID-19, Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), including the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), have been providing blanket exemptive relief and taking other steps to relieve burdens for market participants. The situation is fluid...
Mar 31, 2020 | Regulatory Compliance
Overview: On March 5, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) proposed amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103) and the related Companion Policy (NI 31-103CP) to clarify how...
Mar 31, 2020 | Regulatory Compliance
On March 23, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) released reasons (Reasons) for a hearing panel’s decision to fine TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. (TDW) $4 million for its failure to include position cost information in its quarterly account...
Mar 31, 2020 | Corporate Law
As we discussed in our January 2019 bulletin, most private corporations organized under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) are now required to keep a register of individuals with significant control (ISC Register). Responding to feedback received since these...
Mar 31, 2020 | Corporate Finance, Regulatory Compliance
In 2018, we wrote twice about the saga of Daniel Tiffin, who had appealed his conviction for trading in securities without registration, distributing securities without filing a prospectus, and trading in securities while subject to a cease-trade order. As we wrote in...
