CIRO Proposes Cutting Investor Complaint Deadline from 90 to 60 Days

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is proposing to reduce the standard deadline for responding to investor complaints from 90 to 60 days, aligning the rest of Canada with Quebec. The proposed change follows longstanding calls from investor advocacy...

CSA Strengthens Non-GAAP Disclosure Requirements Ahead of IFRS 18

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) finalized amendments to NI 52-112 to align non-GAAP disclosure rules with IFRS 18, effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2027 (subject to approval). The changes allow certain disclosures by reference and require...

CIRO Proposes Volatility Controls for After-Hours Trading

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is proposing to extend volatility controls to cover extended trading hours. Updates to its Guidance on Marketplace Thresholds and Guidance on Single-Stock Circuit Breakers clarify how these controls would apply...

CSA Finalize Ban on Investment Fund Chargebacks

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have finalized a ban on investment fund chargebacks, citing conflicts of interest. Unlike deferred sales charges (DSCs), which are paid by investors, chargebacks involve compensation payments between registrants. SEE...

OSC Highlights Key Compliance Findings in 2026 Annual Report

The Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division has released its 2026 Annual Report, highlighting cybersecurity and AI governance gaps, new OTC derivatives dealer examinations, and recurring compliance deficiencies in...
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