Risk Management and Crisis Response Blog

Canadian securities regulators publish results of review of conflicts of interest practices

On August 3, 2023, Canadian securities regulators released the findings of their joint review of conflicts of interest practices at 172 investment...

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.

Regulators’ data breach response signals challenges to compliance with its own rules

The SEC’s recent statement revealing the true impact of an internal data breach highlights the potential challenges of complying with its own...

A ripple in the pond of crypto regulation: The U.S. District Court’s ruling in SEC vs. Ripple

A recent U.S. District Court ruling indicates that certain digital tokens may be outside the regulatory jurisdiction of American securities...

Capital Markets Tribunal highlights importance of precision in requests for additional disclosure

Ontario’s Capital Markets Tribunal recently denied a respondent’s request for additional disclosure from OSC Staff regarding an alleged...

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...

The ‘polluter pays’ principle: Proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act may usher in a new era for B.C. industrial companies

The B.C. government is proposing amendments to its Environmental Management Act that will require industrial companies to pay for a significant scale...

First justiciable climate claim in Ontario – Mathur v. Ontario

A recent Ontario court decision Mathur v. Ontario represents the first Charter challenge in Ontario against a government actor for actions taken...

Divided on diversity: alternative proposals from Canadian securities regulators to update diversity disclosure requirements

On April 13, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the CSA) served up for comment two alternative approaches to updating diversity and...