The latest corporate securities law news, insights and activity. BAX Securities Law® has been repeatedly recognized as one of Canada’s top corporate law boutiques by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. The recognition acknowledges BAX Securitie’s nationwide legal expertise, deep industry knowledge, quality legal services, and willingness to go above and beyond to help their clients achieve their goals.
Barbara Hendrickson, the managing partner and founder of BAX Securities Law, has been placed on the ReferToHer list as an expert in the Securities & Capital Markets area. ReferToHer was launched in June 2019, as…
BAX Securities Law (BAX) is pleased to announce that for the third time it has been ranked as one of the Top 10 Corporate Boutique law firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer. It also received this…
On October 13, 2020, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) published its proposed 2021-22 Statement of Priorities and Budget for public consultation. FSRA is inviting the general public and all stakeholders to review and provide feedback…
On October 5, 2020 the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) announced that it is developing proposed guidance – Interpretation and Approach guidance that identifies higher risk offerings and sets out enhanced disclosures by co-operative…
On October 8, 2020 the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) published a summary of their activities to update the regulation of syndicated mortgages to assess risks and build frameworks and resources to deter ‘deceptive and…
On October 8, 2020 Barbara Hendrickson gave a Zoom presentation to the Toronto Business Lawyers Association on recent enforcement initiatives by the Ontario Securities Commission against participants in the securities markets. The presentation discusses recent…
On September 16, 2020 the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) issued a bulletin on minimum pricing requirements. The Exchange had previously issued a bulletin (the “April 8, 2020 Bulletin”) providing notice that in response to…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice on September 17, 2020 for comment proposed changes to the offering memorandum prospectus exemption. The changes are reflected in proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions (NI 45-106), as…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published on September 18, 2020 in a notice (Notice) guidance to help investment fund managers develop and maintain effective liquidity risk management frameworks for investment funds. The Notice states that liquidity…
On September 17, 2020 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a notice (Notice) that the CSA are adopting amendments (Amendments) to National Instrument 81-105 Mutual Fund Sales Practices (NI 81-105), changes to Companion Policy 81-105CP…