Jun 27, 2024 | Client-Focused Reforms (CFRs), Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
Earlier this month, the Ontario Securities Commission’s Investor Advisory Panel (the Panel) released its annual report. The Panel is an advisory committee to the OSC, that represents the views of retail investors on policy and rule-making initiatives. Among other...
Apr 24, 2024 | Corporate Finance, Investment Funds, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) have extended the prospectus exemption available to certain self-certified investors in ASC Blanket Order 45-538 Self-Certified Investor Prospectus...
Mar 28, 2024 | Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Regulatory Compliance
On February 24, 2024, the Ministerial Directive on Financial Transactions Associated with Russia (the Directive) took effect. The Directive applies to various entities regulated under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the Act),...
Feb 29, 2024 | Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
In mid-February, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released proposed amendments to the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated (IDPC) Rules and IDPC Form 1 with respect to fully paid securities lending and financing arrangements. These...
Feb 29, 2024 | Investment Funds, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
The Systemic Risk Committee (SRC) of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) allows staff to review and monitor systemic and emerging risks in the Canadian capital markets. The SRC recently released its report for the first time, identifying their views of...
Feb 23, 2024 | Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance
Securities dealers are subject to Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing (ATF) laws. Dealers must identify clients, establish and administer an AML/ATF compliance program, and report certain transactions to FINTRAC. Firms must also identify...
Jan 31, 2024 | Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
On January 8, 2024, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) launched a public consultation (the Consultation) on a multi-year approach (the Proposed Approach) designed to create more positive outcomes and enhanced protections for vulnerable...
Nov 30, 2023 | Cyber-security and Data Privacy, Regulatory Compliance
This month, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in collaboration with Ernst & Young LLP published its first report (the Report) on the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Ontario’s capital markets. The Report canvasses the ways AI is currently...
Nov 30, 2023 | Investment Funds, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
On October 10, 2023, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) launched a public consultation on its proposed 2024-2025 Statement of Priorities (SoP) and budget. The objective of the consultation is to obtain feedback from stakeholders, including...
Jul 31, 2023 | Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released a consultation paper that should be reviewed by every dealer member of the self-regulatory organization. CIRO’s proposed new proficiency model represents a significant change from current requirements...
Jul 31, 2023 | Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
On July 13, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released for the third time proposed amendments to modernize and simplify its derivatives related requirements. One of CIRO’s predecessor organizations, IIROC, initially published proposed amendments...
