Creation of internal group reflects shift in approach toward securities regulation by OSC and the provincial government
Regulators will propose eliminating redundant disclosure and making greater use of online technology to communicate with investors
The policy projects stem from a consultation carried out by the CSA last year
Although firms have long asked for more streamlined rules, there are some requirements many would like to retain
Deadline pushed back until July 28
New proposal explores allowing companies to report semi-annually rather than quarterly, and expanding their ability to distribute documents online
Interconnected global markets and the aftermath of the financial crisis make the current regulatory environment necessary, OSC chief says
This year, there have been a total of 74 rules out for comment vs only 28 in all of 2007 — and the increase in regulatory costs is resulting in consolidation among smaller firms
Stable industry profits mask deep stress on individual firms
Former AMF head to co-chair monitoring committee