The Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) has announced the introduction of Launchpad which is a hub to work directly with fintech companies to help them navigate the securities regulatory framework. http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/what-you-need-to-know.htmThe OSC has identified a broad range of activities that may give rise securities regulatory compliance…
Toronto, ON October 11, 2016 – Martindale-Hubbell® has confirmed that Barbara Hendrickson, Securities Partner, BAX Securities Law has again been granted the BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell. Barbara first achieved this rating in 2007.For more than 140 years, The Martindale-Hubbell®Peer Review Ratings™ are an…
Barbara joins a senior editorial board of securities lawyers of the Canadian Institute’s Securities Law & Litigation Review from a number of national and international law firms recognized as experts in the securities area. The CI Review which is published quarterly is designed to cover…
Barbara Hendrickson quoted in Law Times on the timing of the new Canadian Capital Markets RegulatorRead more: http://www.lawtimesnews.com/201608085561/focus-on/focus-governments-move-on-co-operative-securities-regulator
On July 14th, 2016, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) introduced OSC Policy 15-601, the Whistleblower Program (“Program”) which is designed to encourage individuals to report information on serious securities or derivatives related misconduct to the OSC, or where appropriate in the circumstances, through an internal…
July 23, 2016Ontario Securities Commission Issues Request for Comment on Proposed Changes for Distributions Outside of CanadaOn June 30th, 2016, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) issued proposed OSC Rule 72-503 – Distributions Outside of Canada and Proposed Companion Policy 72-503CP, Distributions Outside of Canada (“Proposed…
The Securities Committee of the Canadian Bar Association, of which Barbara Hendrickson is the co-chair, filed their comments on the latest version of the Capital Markets Stability Act.Read more here: PDF
Episode D: The Toronto Business Lawyers Association, Interview with Barbara HendricksonBarbara is is the CEO and Founder of BAX Securities Law and discusses an organization that promotes referrals between lawyers at small firms.Visit the Hassell Tribal Counsel podcast site
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Canadian Securities Laws Proposed CSA Proxy Voting Protocols, May 29, 2016On March 31, 2016, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 54-304 Final Report on Review of the Proxy Voting Infrastructure and Request for Comments on Proposed Meeting VoteReconciliation Protocols…