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Evolution of Canada’s payments ecosystem picking up speed (webinar)

Canada’s increasingly complex and ever-evolving payments ecosystem is driving new considerations for businesses.

2022 federal budget: legislative agenda reinforced with timely amendments to AML laws and other financial services regulatory developments

Osler lawyers share insights in an Update on recently-announced AML changes and measures expected to impact the financial services industry =...

Reminder for lenders and brokers: British Columbia high-cost credit regime to come into force May 1, 2022

On May 1, 2022, British Columbia’s new high-cost credit regime will come into force and British Columbia will join Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec as...

Financial services regulation in 2021: Back to business

After the tumult of 2020, 2021 was marked by a return to regulatory functions, as well as growth in key areas.

WKSI pilot program comes to Canada, plus issuers and registrants face extended OSC review timelines

Canadian Securities Administrators announce “well-known seasoned issuer” pilot program, and the Ontario Securities Commission says it has...

Staff successfully appeals decision of its own self-regulatory organization

Staff of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada successfully appealed a decision of its own self-regulatory organization hearing panel last...

Canadian Securities Administrators’ proposed climate-related disclosure requirements

The Canadian Securities Administrators recently (CSA) proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters and companion policy.

Further steps taken towards financial title regulation

The titles used by financial professionals are some times confusing for investors and consumers.