by Barbara Hendrickson | Jan 27, 2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a press release on January 21, 2025 (“Press Release”) stating that it has launched a task force dedicated to developing a regulatory framework for crypto assets (“Task Force”). SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Jan 10, 2025
Toronto, January 10, 2025: BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce that the firm has resumed its sponsorship of the Toronto Business Lawyers Association (TBLA) networking and business development monthly meetings. Barbara Hendrickson, Managing Partner of BAX...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Dec 22, 2024
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has published proposed amendments to its continuing education (CE) programs under the Investment Dealer Partial Consolidated (IDPC) Rules and the Mutual Fund Dealer (MFD) Rules (The Proposed Amendments). CIRO had...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Dec 17, 2024
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has published BC Notice 15-702 Prohibitions against Misrepresentations and False or Misleading Statements (The Staff Notice). The Staff Notice provides guidance about the prohibitions in sections 50(2) and 50(3) of the...
by Barbara Hendrickson | Dec 12, 2024
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published its findings from a focused compliance review of crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs). OSC Staff Notice 33-757 Review of Restricted Dealer Crypto Asset Trading Platforms’ Compliance with the Account...
