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BCSC gaining greater insight on fintech through new stakeholder forum
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) announced that the first meeting of its Fintech Advisory Forum, was held on November 24, 2020. The Forum advises BCSC staff on trends and development in the fintech space, as well as the unique situations faced by...
OSC proposes elimination of routine exemptive relief applications for international firms
On December 1, 2020 the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced a proposal that would reduce the regulatory burden for international dealers and advisers that provide trading or advisory services to institutional investors in Ontario. The...
OSC, ASC, AMF and BCSC invite businesses to participate in cross-border testing of innovative products
On December 9, 2020, and British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) joined the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), and the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) inviting businesses to apply to test innovative...
Canadian securities regulators publish guidance on automatic securities disposition plans
On December 10, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced that it was publishing guidance for issuers and insiders on the establishment, use and disclosure of automatic securities disposition plans...
OSC Notice of Amendments to OSC Rule 45-501 Ontario Prospectus and Registration Exemptions relating to Syndicated Mortgages
On December 7, 2020 the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced that they are making amendments to OSC Rule 45- 501 Ontario Prospectus and Registration Exemptions (OSC Rule 45-501) relating to syndicated mortgages (the Amendments). The Amendments...
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