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CSA adopts rules for OTC derivatives clearing

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced two new national instruments affecting over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trading in Canada. The national instruments are part of Canada’s ongoing implementation of global OTC derivatives market reforms. Read: How and why to use derivatives: IMCA conference National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives requires certain counterparties to […]

By Staff |January 19, 2017

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CSA announces agenda for cybersecurity roundtable

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today announced additional details regarding its roundtable on cybersecurity issues. The roundtable follows the publication of CSA Staff Notice 11-332 Cybersecurity, which identifies related issues and opportunities. Read: Top 10 business risks for 2017 The CSA roundtable will take place Monday, February 27, 2017, on floor 22 of the Ontario […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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Invesco to launch ETFs on NEO in 2017

Invesco Canada has applied to list two new PowerShares ETFs on Aequitas Neo: Subject to regulatory and NEO approval, the ETFs will launch during the first half of 2017. Read: Horizons ETFs launches global currency fund Invesco has also received approval to list two new series of its NEO-listed PowerShares DWA Global Momentum Index ETF […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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Mackenzie makes five funds eligible for RDSPs

Mackenzie Investments has made five products eligible for registered disability savings plans. Read: Tips for helping families with disability planning As of today, these funds are eligible for RDSP accounts: Read: Get maximum benefit out of an RDSP With these additions, Mackenzie now offers more than 40 funds for RDSP investments. Introduced in 2008, RDSPs […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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