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Incoming changes to consumer protection laws: implications for financial service providers

Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new legislation to overhaul their respective consumer protection regimes,...

AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Legislative Reform in the Canadian Privacy and Data Arena

In this month’s webinar, Adam Kardash is joined by Partners and Special Counsel from Osler's Privacy and Data...

OSFI to finalize risk management guidance covering the use of AI and machine learning within models

The OSFI is releasing an updated guidance on model risk management for financial institutions.

Are you a payment service provider? You may be subject to the new Retail Payment Activities Act

The Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) establishes a general supervisory framework for the regulation of payment service providers (PSPs). Under...

The impact of IFRS 16 on bond and loan covenants — five years out

A little more than five years ago, IFRS 16 Leases took effect and rewrote the accounting rules for classifying leases and lease payments in financial...

News and insights from Osler’s market-leading Financial Services Group — April 2024

Osler’s national Financial Services Group is pleased to present its third newsletter.

CIRO publishes proposals to level the advisor compensation playing field

Earlier this year, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization published a consultation paper outlining policy options that would help to level...

Q1 2024 Economic Update with Stephen Poloz

What does 2024 have in store for the Canadian economy? Join us virtually for a first quarter economic update featuring Osler Special Advisor and...

Navigating aircraft security in Québec

The division of powers between federal and provincial jurisdictions in Canada empowers the provinces to exercise their legislative authority over...

New York Court of Appeals clarifies UCC Article 8 choice of law rules for validity of securities

A recent New York Court of Appeals decision regarding the validity of certain secured notes issued by Venezuela’s state oil company provides...