Registration regime aims to protect investors, reduce risk and improve transparency in the OTC derivatives markets
The practice raises concerns regarding conflicts of interests for dealers and corporate governance for companies
A recent review of REITS and REOCs flagged a number of concerns with their disclosure practices
Review reveals that improvements are needed
The exemption is intended to provide Canadian investors with greater certainty regarding their ability to resell their securities of foreign issuers
The policy projects stem from a consultation carried out by the CSA last year
The U.S. announced a similar pilot earlier this week
The aim is to reduce the risks related to these products, which are financing highly speculative projects
Some groups are against the CSA's proposed easing of rules for determining corporate directors' independence
Regulators release additional disclosure expectations for companies