regulatory reform – Advisor's Edge https://phoenix.advisor.ca The best news source for Canadian financial advisors. Investments, financial markets, insurance, practice management, tax and estate planning Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:25:24 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://phoenix.advisor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/cropped-advisor-ico-32x32.png regulatory reform – Advisor's Edge https://phoenix.advisor.ca 32 32 CSA chair outlines projects, commits to “thoughtful” regulatory approach https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/csa-chair-outlines-projects-commits-to-thoughtful-regulatory-approach/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:25:24 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=231540 Industry watchdogs can't "sit in an ivory tower" as they push for industry change, said Stan Magidson

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CSA issues new guidance for stablecoins https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/csa-issues-new-guidance-for-stablecoins/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:29:53 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=231529 Regulators set interim rules for fiat-backed cryptoassets

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CSA finalizes derivatives conduct rules https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/csa-finalizes-derivatives-conduct-rules/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:56:14 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=231246 Canada remained the last G20 country without conduct standards for OTC derivatives markets

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CSA proposes WKSI model https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/csa-proposes-wksi-model/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:59:05 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=231001 Proposal aims to ease regulatory costs, encourage capital formation by mature issuers

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New FCA regime good for clients, tough on firms https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/regulation/new-fca-regime-good-for-clients-tough-on-firms/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:50:48 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=229460 Margins, profits to be squeezed as consumer protections boosted

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Most firms falling short in conflict compliance https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/regulation/most-firms-falling-short-in-conflict-compliance/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:26:27 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=229454 Regulators say suitability assessments and disclosure aren't adequate for firms that deal only in proprietary products

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U.S.-dollar LIBOR put to pasture as the first phase of CDOR reform ends https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/u-s-dollar-libor-put-to-pasture-as-the-first-phase-of-cdor-reform-ends/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:06:38 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=228050 Banks can only enter into new transactions with clients that reference CDOR if the transaction hedges or offsets existing exposures

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Investor protection remains top priority despite expanded mandate, OSC insists https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/investor-protection-remains-top-priority-despite-expanded-mandate-osc-insists/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:15:31 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=224356 Regulator addresses criticism of its agenda in revised priorities

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Anti-greenwashing efforts carry cost, risk for fundcos https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/anti-greenwashing-efforts-carry-cost-risk-for-fundcos/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:10:51 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=222751 Despite risks, lure of flows, revenues expected to keep managers keen on green funds: Fitch

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Capturing the cost of physical climate risk https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/capturing-the-cost-of-physical-climate-risk/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:04:37 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=222747 Research finds financial fallout of Fort McMurray wildfire comparable to global financial crisis

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