CSA releases 2023-2024 Year in Review

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published its annual Year in Review, which covers the CSA’s progress made between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, toward the strategic goals outlined in the 2022-2025 Business Plan. In addition to ongoing policy work, this...

Greenwashing, greenhushing and greenwishing: A quick rundown

With top companies committing to net-zero emissions targets to national and international bodies crafting standards and regulations, reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics is quickly becoming a norm of doing business. Industry watchers say...

CIRO Releases 2023 – 2024 Enforcement Report

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released its 2023-2024 Enforcement Report. The report emphasizes CIRO’s efforts to protect investors, enhance standards, and strengthen market integrity through fair, timely, and effective enforcement...

OSC seeks feedback on new regime to pay out harmed investors

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking feedback on a proposed new process for routine distribution of disgorged funds collected in enforcement proceedings, to investors who suffered losses as a direct result of securities misconduct. Submit all comments in...

CIRO proposes new proficiency rules for comment

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) published proposed amendments to its proficiency rules for investment dealer Approved Persons. CIRO is planning a shift to an exam-based approach to industry proficiency, along with mandatory conduct/ethics...

CSA completing their ETF review this fall

In August 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) began examining Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) regulation, to assess the adequacy of the existing regime. ETFs make up around 15% of total public investment fund assets across Canada today. The CSA expects to...
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