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Legislative solutions to U.S. dollar LIBOR cessation

Contractual solutions to U.S. dollar LIBOR cessation are essential, but they may not be sufficient. Enter legislation. In this Update, we look at...

LIBOR endgame announced

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority and ICE Benchmark Administration issued key announcements with regard to the future cessation and loss of...

New changes to the CDOR benchmark are on the horizon

Refinitiv, the administrator of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate (CDOR), announced on November 12, 2020, that it will abandon the application of the...

Flexibility in the financial market in response to major changes

This year, financial market participants have been subject to many unprecedented changes that have forced them to show a great deal of flexibility....

A busy year for technology: From contracting during COVID to consumer-directed finance

This past year we have continued to see considerable advancements in the technology sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumer and business...

Credit agreement best practice – LIBOR cessation

Learn about preparations for LIBOR cessation in the context of credit agreements, including best practices recommended by the Alternative Reference...

E-commerce: COVID-19 as a catalyst for change?

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting the e-commerce landscape and will have a lasting effect on how businesses conduct online transactions in a...

OSC proposes restrictions on use of DSC option in the sale of mutual funds

The Ontario Securities Commission has published for comment proposed Ontario Securities Commission Rule 81-502 Restrictions on the Use of the...

Canadian investment markets turning green: Sustainable finance and green lending

Global recognition of the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations among investors and firms has prompted an emerging...