The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on Wednesday the Market Structure Advisory Committee (MSAC) for the 2015-17 term.

The MSAC serves as a forum to discuss issues associated with market structure and marketplace operations in the Canadian markets.

The committee also provides OSC staff with feedback regarding the development of policy and rule-making initiatives that promote investor protection, fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in those markets.

Effective Nov. 1, the MSAC members are:

  • Stephen Bain, RBC Capital Markets;
  • Ricardo DaCosta, IRESS Market Technology Canada;
  • Deana Djurdjevic , TMX Group;
  • Craig Hurl, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan;
  • Dan Kessous, Chi-X Canada;
  • Heather Killian, CIBC World Markets;
  • Patrick McEntyre, National Bank Financial;
  • Andrew O’Hara, Tradebot Systems;
  • David Panko, TD Securities;
  • Andreas Park, University of Toronto;
  • Cindy Petlock, Aequitas NEO Exchange;
  • Kelly Reynolds, Hillsdale Investment Management;
  • Vidis Vaiciunas, Independent;
  • Paul Whitehead, BlackRock; and
  • Evan Young, Scotia Capital.

“Given the pace of change in the marketplace, it is critically important that we continue to consult and receive feedback from industry,” said Susan Greenglass, director, market regulation, in a statement. “The Market Structure Advisory Committee is a source of valuable feedback and we look forward to benefitting from their experience and expertise.”

The MSAC will meet four or more times a year, with members serving two-year terms.