CSA & CIRO update warning on advisor awards

The CSA and CIRO added to their warning about referencing or participating in awards based on sales, assets under management or revenue generation, during client-facing interactions. The CSA and CIRO updated their frequently asked questions document, which now lists...

OSC has actioned most recommendations from recent OAG audit

According to a follow-up report from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, (OAG) the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the provincial government have taken action on most of the recommendations from a recent audit. Some key items, such as adopting...

CSA proposes binding authority for dispute resolutions

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has sent out a notice to seek general feedback on a proposed regulatory framework set out for an independent dispute resolution, bringing forward a binding regime for investment-related disputes. The period provided for...

Saskatchewan seeks binding dispute resolution

The government in Saskatchewan introduced a bill that aims to boost investor protection, by sharply increasing the maximum penalty for securities violations from $100,000 to $1 million. The proposed legislation aims to enhance regulatory enforcement powers and enable...

OSC warns fund managers over misleading yields

In a notice to the industry, the OSC said its latest reviews of fund managers’ sales materials have found instances of firms hyping up performance numbers and prominently highlighting this data over the fund’s other aspects. As a result, the regulator has been asking...
Translate »