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Move towards stablecoin regulation picks up pace in U.S.

The move to regulate stablecoins is picking up in the United States. Osler’s Lawrence Ritchie, Lori Stein and Simon Cameron look at how the...

The pursuit of protection and deterrence: the OSC finds MFDA panel erred in failing to impose a fine

Last month, the Ontario Securities Commission ruled that a decision of the self-regulating Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada regarding...

Fidelity approved as first IIROC member to offer crypto trading and custody to institutional clients

On November 16, Fidelity Clearing Canada received regulatory approval from the Canadian Securities Administrators to become the first IIROC member to...

Climate change from the corporate perspective: the CSA’s proposed climate-related disclosure requirements

Amid increasing focus on companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts, the Canadian Securities Administrators have proposed a...

The Pandora Papers: associated risks and the rising importance of beneficial ownership

On October 3, 2021, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (the ICIJ) leaked the “Pandora Papers” – a collection...

The international effort to establish a global regulatory framework for stablecoins continues

How best to regulate crypto currency and other coin innovations continues to be a challenge. In their blog, Osler authors Lawrence E. Ritchie, Lori...

Québec Financial Market Administrative Tribunal’s long reach

A recent decision by the Court of Appeal of Québec demonstrates the long reach of the Financial Markets Administrative Tribunal (the FMAT).

Top five advertising considerations for crypto trading platforms

Last week, CSA and IIROC issued guidance on marketing, advertising and social media standards for crypto trading platforms. In their blog,...

Movement towards financial title regulation expands across Canada

Several provinces have begun regulating the titles used by professionals in the financial services industry, but important distinctions remain. In...

CSA/IIROC issue marketing and social media guidance for crypto trading platforms

CSA-IIROC Staff publish guidance for crypto-trading platforms outlining requirements for their advertising, marketing and social media use.