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Flexibility in the financial market in response to major changes

This year, financial market participants have been subject to many unprecedented changes that have forced them to show a great deal of flexibility....

A busy year for technology: From contracting during COVID to consumer-directed finance

This past year we have continued to see considerable advancements in the technology sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumer and business...

Credit agreement best practice – LIBOR cessation

Learn about preparations for LIBOR cessation in the context of credit agreements, including best practices recommended by the Alternative Reference...

E-commerce: COVID-19 as a catalyst for change?

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the e-commerce landscape and will have a lasting effect on how businesses conduct online transactions in a...

OSC proposes restrictions on use of DSC option in the sale of mutual funds

The Ontario Securities Commission has published for comment proposed Ontario Securities Commission Rule 81-502 Restrictions on the Use of the...

Canadian investment markets turning green: Sustainable finance and green lending

Global recognition of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations among investors and firms has prompted an emerging...

British Columbia government consultations on changes to Mortgage Brokers Act and Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership

The Provincial government announced on Friday, January 17, 2020, that it will be accepting feedback on two consultations to assist in its ongoing...

Financial services regulation: Toward integrated consumer protection initiatives

In the decade that immediately followed the financial crisis, financial services regulatory reform largely focused on solvency and capital adequacy.