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Mixed feedback on the OSC’s proposal to improve retail investor access to long-term assets

We recap the OSC’s proposed fund structure and the positive and negative reactions from various stakeholders.

Two years of CIRO: enforcement, harmonization and what’s next

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s core priorities will be enforcement and regulatory harmonization.

CIRO publishes proposals to level the advisor compensation playing field

Earlier this year, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization published a consultation paper outlining policy options that would help to level...

CSA publishes updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure

On March 7, the Canadian Securities Administrators released expanded guidance on disclosure and sales communication practices for ESG-related...

CIRO Rule Consolidation kicks off with Phase 1 proposals

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has published for comment Phase 1 of its Rule Consolidation Project proposals. What...

Final rules for Total Cost Reporting released with important changes

On April 20, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators, jointly with the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators, released final amendments to...