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CIRO outlines first steps in bulletin on priorities for FY2024

Having closed the transaction which saw the amalgamation of Canada’s two self-regulatory organizations effective January 1, 2023, the Canadian...

IMF’s push for CBDCs: the beginnings of the global CBDC platform

A blog by Matt Burgoyne and Annal Li suggests central bank digital currency may become a reality in Canada in the not-too-distant future.

Canadian Securities Administrators announce guidance on crypto asset investment funds

The CSA has published guidance that could inspire greater confidence among potential issuers and contribute to the expansion and maturation of the...

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global crypto regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commission has published a consultation report which aims to address market integrity and investor...

Implementing Budget 2023: key developments for financial services providers

On April 20, 2023, the government of Canada introduced Bill C-47, The Budget Implementation Act. This post provides a summary of key...

Providing Insight into ISDA Digital Asset Derivatives Definitions

Watch this webinar panel discussion: Providing Insight into ISDA Digital Asset Derivatives Definitions on Tuesday, April 18.

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

The Department of Finance has published draft regulations under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPPA) proposing significant and, in some cases,...

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

On February 11, 2023, the Department of Finance published draft regulations (the draft Regulations) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (the...