The SEC identified several measures, in light of recent cyber-attacks on financial services firms, that funds and advisers may wish to consider in addressing cybersecurity risks, including...

We recently published a newsletter article on the British Columbia ("BC") Land Owner Transparency Act ("LOTA") which described how pre-existing owners...

We recently wrote about an article published by Aird & Berlis LLP corporate and technology lawyer, Don Johnston, concerning the new technology called Blockchain and how it could affect our lives in the near future.

We previously wrote on Finance Canada's proposed expansion of the reporting requirements for Canadian trusts, including the proposed expansion of the rules to capture bare trust arrangements.

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New York State Department of Financial Service...

Jordan Fremont is featured as an industry expert in a Benefits Canada article reviewing the proposed updates to the guidance on pension plan administrator roles and responsibilities...

The Pension Benefits Standards Act requires B.C. registered pension plans to conduct triennial plan assessments which assess the administration of a pension plan with respect to compliance...

On February 23, 2023, Q2 Metals Corp. (TSXV: QTWO) (OTCQB: QUEXF) (FSE: 458) announced that it had completed its previously announced private placement financing for aggregate proceeds...

Canada's protectionist measures might be unwelcome for Canadian mining companies dealing in critical minerals, however.

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) recently released a draft regulation that would prohibit the use of deferred sales charges when withdrawing or transferring funds from or changing purchase...

Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 95, Heather welcomes Alicia Fowler...

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has proposed amendments to its mutual fund dealer rules which would explicitly address disgorgement and fines separately as it relates to mutual fund dealers.

Joining Mario for this podcast is Ray Gingras of Coldwater Corporate Finance, who shares some of his experiences supporting owner-operators through the arduous and usually unfamiliar process...

Today's podcast guest is Jordan Fish of Blair Franklin, an M&A advisory practice with 20 years of Canadian midmarket experience. He and Mario discuss the state of the market...

On October 10, 2024, CIRO released Enhanced Cost Reporting – Proposed Rule Amendments. These amendments seek to harmonize CIRO member investment dealer and mutual fund dealer cost reporting requirements...

The Financial Post reports on David Dodge's warning that the federal government's path back to fiscal balance may be more precarious than it seems, and could be disrupted by a number of daunting...

Joining Mario today is Brian Davey, CEO of NADF (Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund), a lender to Indigenous entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario.

The 2018 Canadian Federal Budget introduced proposals that will require certain trusts to disclose significant information about the trust.

The Minister of Finance previously released draft legislation to require the disclosure of certain information on each trustee, beneficiary, settlor and protector of a trust, subject to limited exceptions.

When it comes to ESG, funds and managers are struggling to showcase and validate their initiatives. A clear framework and methodology for independent ESG reporting and certification...