Industry News

IIROC addresses problem of order routing to U.S.

With the emerging threat of orders for Canadian securities being routed to the U.S., the IIROC today republished for comment a proposed anti-avoidance provision to foster debate about the best approach to maintaining healthy and competitive Canadian markets.

By Staff |January 29, 2015

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CSA requests comments on OTC derivatives proposal

CSA today published for comment CSA Consultation Paper 92-401 Derivatives Trading Facilities. The paper proposes a framework for regulating facilities that bring together multiple buyers and multiple sellers of OTC derivatives. It also proposes that OTC derivatives that meet certain criteria may be required to trade exclusively on such regulated facilities.

By Staff |January 29, 2015

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CSA holds firm on key CRM2 deadline, IIAC responds

A recent article in Advisor’s Edge Report covered concerns IIAC managing director Barb Amsden recently raised in a letter to CSA regarding implementation of CRM2.

By Staff |January 29, 2015

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Advisors more bullish than investors

Heading into the first quarter of 2015, more Canadian advisors than investors were bullish in nine out of 15 asset classes, particularly U.S. stocks and commodities, according to a Horizons ETFs report.

By Staff |January 29, 2015

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