ArticleGlobal Legal Insights - Banking RegulationBanks in Canada have been continuously recognised as amongst the soundest and safest across the globe.CanadaFinance and BankingMcMillan LLP
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ArticleImportant Reminder: Total Cost ReportingMany registrants received a reminder earlier this month from the securities regulatory authorities that the enhanced cost disclosure reporting requirements for investment funds will be in force on January 1, 2026.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleIRS Urges Foreign Financial Institutions Participating In FATCA To Check Their RegistrationsThe Internal Revenue Service recently reminded foreign financial institutions that they have until October 24, 2017 to renew their FFI agreement, if required.CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
VideoMarijuana In The Workplace: What You Need To Know (Video)After months of speculation and consultations, the Federal government announced in April their intention to legalize recreational marijuana use by July 1, 2018. CanadaFinance and BankingMacDonald & Associates
ArticlePrior Involvement As Advisor To Debtor Company – Possible Bar To Appointment In Restructuring ProceedingsFinancial institutions need to be mindful of the effect of the engagement of financial advisors with respect to their special loan clients. CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticlePrudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update - SecondFurther to our update of September 14, 2017, the changes to the Municipal Act regarding prudent investment have not yet been proclaimed in force. CanadaFinance and BankingWeirFoulds LLP
ArticleReminder: Annual Filing Exempt Trade Reports Deadline Quickly ApproachingIt is never too early to think about filing exempt trade reports for investment fund issuers that file on an annual basis. Investment funds that have relied on specified prospectus exemptions...CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleSEMINAR: Smart Contracts - Impact For Commercial Financing Transactions (Video)Sterling Dietze, a partner in the Banking & Finance Group, discusses smart contracts and their impact on commercial financing transactions. (1 hour, 17 minutes)CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleSettlement Of Investment Advisor Overtime Class ActionThe basis for their claim was that they were misclassified as commission-based employees and therefore not entitled to overtime pay.CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleShorter Consultation Periods ProposedThe Ministry of Finance in Ontario (Ministry) released a consultation last month that would impact the time the public is afforded to comment on proposed rules released...CanadaFinance and BankingBorden Ladner Gervais LLP
ArticleTSX Ex-Dates Transition To T+2For further information, please see TSX Notice of Housekeeping Rule Amendments.CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleTSX Intends To Digitize PIFsThere are currently no similar plans to automate and digitize the listing application.CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
PodcastViews From The Market: Episode 83 – M&A In 2023: Whats Behind The Midmarkets Resilience? (Podcast)Mario's guest this week, Eric Castonguay of PwC's Corporate Finance Group, ...CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
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ArticleViews From The Market Podcast: Episode 87 – Aiming "Low": A Private Equity Firm Finds Value In Smaller BusinessesMario Nigro speaks with Matthew Burpee of Kepler Capital, a Canadian firm focused on the lower end of the North American midmarket(typically under $3 million EBITDA/cash flow).CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
ArticleViews from the Market Podcast: Episode (99) - Together In The Trenches: Patricia & Enricos Search Fund JourneyIn this episode, Patricia Riopel and Enrico Magnani of Montréal-based Magnum Capital Partners share their unique journey through the search fund model, from the challenges...CanadaFinance and BankingStikeman Elliott LLP
VideoWhat Happens If You Default On A Car Loan In Ontario? (Video)Learn how car loan defaults and repossessions work in Ontario. This video explains what happens when borrowers fall behind on payments, outlining how financing agreements allow lenders...CanadaFinance and BankingDevry Smith Frank LLP
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ArticleRiverFort Global Capital Arranges A Convertible Financing Agreement For Blackhawk Growth Corp., A CSE-listed Company, For Up To C$10 MillionFasken advised RiverFort Global Capital Ltd. on a convertible credit facility financing agreement with Blackhawk Growth Corp. for up to C$10 million. WorldwideFinance and BankingFasken