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FSRA’s proposed 2021-22 Statement of Priorities and Budget
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 the proposed...
FSRA Enhances Protections for Investors of High-risk Offerings by Co-operative Corporations
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...
FSRA Update on Syndicated Mortgages
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 fraudulent financial services...
New Trends in OSC Enforcement
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 changes...
TSX BULLETIN Re: Temporary Relief of $0.05 Minimum Pricing Requirement – Extension
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 COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange...
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