The threat of a shortage of financial advice is cited by industry groups as a reason to avoid tougher investor protection rules
Amendments are aimed at reducing the regulatory burden for issuers that wish to conduct ATM distributions
The regulator estimated that total system fees would decline by about 7% under the new model
Report flagged only three "low priority" issues
The association is concerned about discount brokers' ability to manage the process
The regulator says it will continue to work with the CSA on deferred sales charges and trailers to discount brokers
The OSC's Jensen will chair the CSA's Policy Coordination Committee for another two years
The new proposals set out registration and prospectus exemptions in several provinces
Regulator says misconduct has "led to significant negative impacts"
Structure would be based on existing rules for conventional securities trading venues