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A bankers’ acceptance ("BA") is essentially a negotiable financial instrument used to raise short term funds in the money market.

On August 10, 2011, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) gave advance notice of amendments (Amendments) to National Instrument 45-106 — Prospectus and Registration Exemption (NI 45-106), which will take effect on October 3, 2011.

From defamed to victorious: A mortgage manager's triumphant battle.

In September 2009, new securities regulations came into force across all Canadian jurisdictions that imposed a registration obligation on any person or entity in the business of trading in securities distributed under a prospectus exemption.

On November 10, 2011, CSA staff issued a consultation notice advising that they are reviewing the minimum amount and accredited investor prospectus exemptions contained in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions, which review will include looking at various alternatives for such exemptions.

The Canadian Securities Administrators recently announced that they will not continue with plans to implement proposed Multilateral Instrument 52-111 - Reporting on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

This article begins an interesting four-part series on clean technology and its impact in today’s society. For some, clean technology is a passion. For others, it’s a commitment to their children and grandchildren.

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have made amendments to National Instrument 24-101 Institutional Trade Matching and Settlement and Companion Policy 24-101CP Institutional Trade Matching and Settlement (together, NI 24-101) which are expected to come into force on July 1, 2010.

National Instrument 31-103 “Registration Requirements” (NI 31-103) is expected to be published in final form on July 17, 2009 and, subject to government approvals, come into effect on September 28, 2009.

Most equipment lenders and mortgage lenders have heard the term "fixtures filing", however many are unaware of the implications of filing a notice against land to protect an interest in personal property.

On April 15th, the Canadian Securities Administrators ("CSA") announced that it has finalized amendments to the regulatory framework for firms and individuals who deal in securities, provide investment advice or manage investment funds.

On July 29, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada published proposed amendments to the Universal Market Integrity Rules that address the regulation of dark liquidity on Canadian markets.

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has issued revised guidance on best execution and management or orders, as well as with respect to the use of certain order types.

In the context of commercial lending, the priority of claims is a critical aspect of risk management. A common concern for commercial mortgage lenders is how a borrower's unsecured debt...

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published "Staff Notice 52-718 IFRS Transition Disclosure Review" (SN 52-718), which sets out the results of its review of the extent and quality of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) transition disclosure that issuers have provided in their 2008 annual and 2009 interim management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A).

In light of substantial increases in interest rates, real property purchasers are looking for alternative lending arrangements. Some alternatives include assuming existing mortgage debt...

On March 29, 2012, the Financial System Review Act ("FSRA") received royal assent, with the provisions coming into force on a date to be fixed by order in council.