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Osler Update April 8, 2022

Reminder for lenders and brokers: British Columbia high-cost credit regime to come into force May 1, 2022

On May 1, 2022, British Columbia’s new high-cost credit regime will come into force and British Columbia will join Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec as...

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Blog December 22, 2021

Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce elicits potential enforcement changes in proposed Capital Markets Act

The draft of Ontario’s proposed Capital Markets Act includes several recommendations designed to modernize and enhance the OSC’s...

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Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce elicits potential enforcement changes in proposed Capital Markets Act
Osler Update December 13, 2021

Financial services regulation in 2021: Back to business

After the tumult of 2020, 2021 was marked by a return to regulatory functions, as well as growth in key areas.

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Osler Update December 9, 2021

WKSI pilot program comes to Canada, plus issuers and registrants face extended OSC review timelines

Canadian Securities Administrators announce “well-known seasoned issuer” pilot program, and the Ontario Securities Commission says it has...

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Osler Update December 9, 2021

Staff successfully appeals decision of its own self-regulatory organization

Staff of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada successfully appealed a decision of its own self-regulatory organization hearing panel last...

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Osler Update December 3, 2021

Canadian Securities Administrators’ proposed climate-related disclosure requirements

The Canadian Securities Administrators recently (CSA) proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters and companion policy.

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Blog November 23, 2021

The pursuit of protection and deterrence: the OSC finds MFDA panel erred in failing to impose a fine

Last month, the Ontario Securities Commission ruled that a decision of the self-regulating Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada regarding...

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The pursuit of protection and deterrence: the OSC finds MFDA panel erred in failing to impose a fine
Osler Update October 28, 2021

Further steps taken towards financial title regulation

The titles used by financial professionals are some times confusing for investors and consumers.

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Blog September 28, 2021

Movement towards financial title regulation expands across Canada

Several provinces have begun regulating the titles used by professionals in the financial services industry, but important distinctions remain. In...

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Movement towards financial title regulation expands across Canada
Osler Update August 24, 2021

Nasdaq’s new progressive board diversity listing requirement

A majority of SEC Commissioners have approved Nasdaq proposals to introduce new board diversity listing requirements, becoming the first regulator in...

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