Industry

Regulators set rules for ratings agencies

The Canadian Securities Administrators announced today the adoption of National Instrument 25-101 Designated Rating Organizations, which will impose requirements on credit rating organizations wishing to have their credit ratings eligible for use in securities legislation.

By Staff |January 27, 2012

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MFDA fines Stuart Mutuals $45,000

A settlement hearing in the matter of W. H. Stuart Mutuals Ltd. was held today in Toronto, Ontario before a hearing panel of the MFDA's Central Regional Council.

By Staff |January 27, 2012

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Requiem for a regulator

In March 2007, the federal government proposed the creation of a national securities regulator. As is so often the case in Canada, the idea was studied, Constitutional challenges were launched, and the good idea died a long torturous death.

By Staff |January 27, 2012

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A case for looser regulation

As Canada steps away from a national securities regulator behind it, there’s a constant stream of criticism of America’s SEC. Perhaps there’s an argument for looser regulation?

By Staff |January 27, 2012

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