The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on August 26, 2020 that it was adopting amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, one of the principal tests for determining who is eligible to participate in private capital markets. The amendments allow investors to qualify as…
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published that an email was sent to stakeholders who the OSC identified as likely being impacted by the transfer of regulatory oversight of certain syndicated mortgage investment (SMI) activity to the OSC. The OSC posted the e-mail that was…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) on August 20, 2020 announced amendments and changes to National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations (NI 51-102) (Amendments). The Amendments which are expect to be effective on November 18, 2020 are being made to the business acquisition report requirements. A…
BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce that Barbara Hendrickson has been appointed to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Council for the 2020-2021 year. The role of Council is to communicate with their constituents and share information about the OBA’s activities and initiatives. Throughout their…
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently published Ontario Instrument 45-505 Relief in respect of the Distribution of Securities through a Funding Portal Operated by Silver Maple Ventures Inc. The OSC is providing issuers with relief from the requirement to file a prospectus in respect of…
Barbara Hendrickson, of BAX Securities Law, was prominently quoted in a recent article in the Canadian Bar Association National Magazine. The article, “Going it Alone” by staff writer Doug Beazley, discusses the recent consultation report of the Ontario Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce published in July…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced on July 30, 2020 that in light of COVID-19 and the challenges it presents to small businesses seeking to raise capital, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) made an interim local order that adopts the start-up crowdfunding regime currently in…
On August 7, 2020 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) granted relief to Wealthsimple Digital Assets Inc. (Wealthsimple) from certain registrant obligations, prospectus requirement and trade reporting requirements and suitability requirements to allow Wealthsimple to distribute Crypto Contracts Rights (as defined below) and operate a platform…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published final amendments that substantially harmonize the regulatory framework for syndicated mortgages in Canada. These final amendments will: remove the prospectus and registration exemptions that currently apply to syndicated mortgages in certain jurisdictions to substantially harmonize the regulatory framework…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published their Oversight Report (the Report) regarding the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). The report, written by CSA staff, looks at whether IIROC has complied with the terms and conditions of its Recognition Orders, and whether specific…