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...
Jun 30, 2022 | Cyber-security and Data Privacy, Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
As we reported in our May 2022 Bulletin, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are consulting on the application to consolidate the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) with the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) by the...
Apr 29, 2022 | Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
In our November bulletin we wrote about the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) draft Statement of Priorities (SoP), which helps inform its business planning for the year ended March 21, 2023. The 2022-2023 SoP has now been finalized, setting out the OSC’s four...
Nov 30, 2021 | Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
On November 18, 2021 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a news release announcing progress on the creation of a new self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the investment industry and a new investor protection fund (IPF). The new SRO will consolidate...
Aug 31, 2021 | Client-Focused Reforms (CFRs), Regulatory Compliance
On July 15, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations that are intended to improve the protection of older and vulnerable...
Aug 31, 2021 | Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
On August 3, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Position Paper 25-404 – New Self-Regulatory Organization Framework (Position Paper), announcing its plans to create a new single Self-Regulatory Organization (New SRO). The Position...
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...
