Moody’s report: shift to T+1 settlement poses short-term risk

To reduce market inefficiencies, Canadian and U.S. securities markets are moving to a standard trade settlement cycle of T+1 for investments that currently settle on a T+2 basis. According to a new report from Moody’s Ratings, the move to a T+1 settlement cycle in...

OSC releases 2024 to 2030 Strategic Plan

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) released their Strategic plan, identifying the OSC’s central goals for 2024 to 2030. The Strategic Plan highlights a shift in the OSC’s approach to retail investors. It also includes tougher, more visible enforcement, increased...

CIRO proposes new integrated fee model

CIRO is seeking feedback on its proposed new approach to its fee model. Fund dealer fees are currently calculated based on assets under administration (AUA). Under the proposed integrated fee model, fund dealer fees would be calculated based on both the size of their...

CSA reports highlight positive trends in investment fund industry

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released two research reports examining the investment fund industry and investor behaviour post-implementation of the Client Relationship Model Phase 2 (CRM2) Amendments. The research reports look at trends in...

Phase 3 of CIRO Rule Consolidation published for comment

CIRO is publishing Phase 3 of its Rule Consolidation Project rule proposals, for comment. The Phase 3 Proposed Rules involve the adoption of rules relating to membership and member business activity approval, clearing and settlement of trades and trade delivery...

CIRO Releases Three-Year Strategic Plan

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released its three-year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is grounded in CIRO’s new Vision, Mission and Values and has six strategic objectives. The Strategic Plan also lays out CIRO’s plan to focus on...
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