OSC chair reiterates call for tougher governance rules
Investor confidence a critical asset says Brown
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2002 December 5, 2002
- 16:00
Investor confidence a critical asset says Brown
BC Gas private sector winner
Joint action by SEC, NYSE, NASD
IDA issues notice due to unique accounting issues
Shut out for two-year period
Results reflect desire for regime which is less strict than the U.S.
OSC asks for industry comment
Changes improve regulatory efficiency, promote harmonization
Says Chiasson conduct was "greatly troubling"
Brokerage loses appeal
Reps banned for selling "highly risky" securities to conservative clients
Has already settled one of its early enforcement cases
Consulting on next move
Employers must distribute part of surplus
Cases sent back for new trials
Regulations take effect January 6
Says serious questions regarding past record remain outstanding
Pair disciplined for North George, Lionaird distributions
Recommendations timely says Brown
Prohibits von Anhalts from acting as officers for 15 years
Report an excellent starting point says Manley
Concedes that larger firms should face stricter requirements than others
New requirements should provide more clarity to potential investors
Commission expected to reach agreement on matter of Lionaird Capital Corp. and Dual Capital distributions