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Recent Ontario decision illustrates risk of undocumented equity interests

A recent court decision underscores the potential risks of negotiating and finalizing legal documentation after performance has already begun.

Canadian Securities Administrators finalize new WKSI rules

There are a number of important differences between the new WKSI rules and the current WKSI regime.

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Understanding the CSA’s OBSI reform proposal

The Canadian Securities Administrators released a new proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority.

Expanded enforcement powers: is CIRO now exercising ‘statutory’ powers?

Recent statutory amendments have expanded the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) enforcement toolkit.

Québec amendments affecting financial sector aim to harmonize with other Canadian jurisdictions

We outline the key aspects of the amendments and how they affect participants in the province’s financial sector.

Proposed enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds by the Canadian Securities Administrators

A consultation paper proposes enhancements to the regulatory framework for exchange-traded funds.

Return of the hybrid: the rise of structured equity solutions

Organizations can achieve transformative capital solutions through structured equity transactions.

Abuse of process: the continuing saga of Morabito

The B.C. Court of Appeal has found a blended hearing of an abuse of process claim and an insider trading claim to be “fundamentally flawed”.

New measures adopted by Canadian Securities Administrators aim to support Canada’s capital markets competitiveness

Continued efforts are being made by Canadian securities regulators to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden and support capital raising in Canada.