December 7, 2023

PMAC Submission – Designated Plan Trust

Draft Legislation in respect of “Designated Plan Trusts” Read the full submission here Summary Overview: The proposed draft legislation set out below establishes the new concept of a “designated plan trust”. The proposed amendments closely track the statutory/regulatory language that … Continue reading →

October 2, 2023

PMAC Submission on Corporate Governance

GENERAL COMMENTS PMAC applauds the Amendments to improve diversity disclosure beyond the representation of women, the proposed changes that provide guidelines related to board nominations and the introduction of guidelines on board renewal and board diversity. Not only will enhanced … Continue reading →

May 13, 2020

Operation Heads’ Network Meeting – Dealing with Mental Stability in Unstable Times

Meeting Details Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM EDT This human resources focused Operation Heads’ Network meeting featured two sessions. The first was a presentation about mental stability in the workplace, delivered by HR Consultant, Shirley Murray. The second … Continue reading →

May 1, 2020

PMAC Submission to Department of Finance Canada – Challenges Posed by COVID-19 to Federally-regulated Pension Plans

Background The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) wrote to comment on an issue of impact to member firms and intensified by market conditions arising from by the COVID-19 pandemic. PMAC represents over 280 asset management firms, collectively managing over … Continue reading →

March 5, 2020

PMAC Submission on CSA Consultation Paper 51-405 – Consideration of an Access Equals Delivery Model for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers

Background The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) was pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Consultation Paper 51-405 – Consideration of an Access Equals Delivery Model for Non-Investment Fund Reporting Issuers (the Consultation). PMAC … Continue reading →

February 27, 2020

PMAC Submission on Manitoba Bill 8 – The Pension Benefits Amendment Act

Overview The pension committee of the Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to provide member feedback in respect of Bill 8 – the Pension Benefits Amendment Act (Bill 8). PMAC is pleased to see … Continue reading →

February 19, 2020

Submission on Department of Finance Pre-budget Consultations

Overview The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, provided comments to the Department of Finance Canada (Finance) regarding Pre-budget Consultations 2020 (the Consultation). PMAC represents 280 investment management firms that collectively manage over … Continue reading →

February 11, 2020

Compliance Officers’ Network – February 11, 2020

Meeting Materials Meeting Agenda Minutes from the Previous Meeting – December 16, 2019 Member Q&A Document Presentations & Recordings PART 1: PRESENTATIONS  (1 of 2) 1. A Securities Regulatory Landscape in Flux: CCMRA, Ontario Burden Reduction, and the Deferred Sales … Continue reading →

December 16, 2019

Compliance Officers’ Network – December 16, 2019

Meeting Materials Meeting Agenda Minutes from the Previous Meeting – October 7, 2019 Member Q&A Document Presentations & Recordings PART 1: PRESENTATIONS  (1 of 2) 1. FINTRAC: Methods to verify the identity of an individual and confirm the existence of … Continue reading →

December 11, 2019

PMAC submission on Reducing Regulatory Burden for Investment Fund Issuers – Phase 2, Stage 1

Overview The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Notice and Request for Comment – Reducing Regulatory Burden for Investment Fund Issuers – Phase 2, Stage 1 (the … Continue reading →

November 29, 2019

PMAC 2019 Vancouver CEO Dinner

PMAC’s 2019 Vancouver CEO Dinner was held on November 21st at the Vancouver Club. Guest Speaker Jock Finlayson – Executive Vice President & Chief Policy Officer, Business Council of British Columbia View the presentation materials here.

November 28, 2019

PMAC submission on Support for the creation of the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System (the Cooperative System)

OVERVIEW The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) wrote the Governments of Ontario and British Columbia to voice our support of their participation in the creation of the Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System (the Cooperative System). PMAC represents over 275 … Continue reading →

November 25, 2019

2019 National Conference – “Opportunities & Insights”

The 2019 National Conference took place on November 13th at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.   Theme: Opportunities & Insights Session 1: Geopolitical Risk Highlights Charles Myers, Founder & Chairman, Signum Global Advisors View the presentation materials here. Session … Continue reading →

June 17, 2019

ESG Presentation & New Member Orientation

ESG Presentation Speaker: Judy Cotte, CEO, ESG Global Advisors Inc. Event Overview Once a marginal consideration, the notion of sustainability has evolved and is becoming a significant consideration for investors, companies, regulators and governments. The interest in ESG objectives is growing … Continue reading →

April 1, 2019

Operation Heads’ Network – IT Meeting – March 26, 2019

Meeting Materials Agenda Presentation Meeting Recording Overview of the FINRA Report on Cybersecurity Practices – Steve Brown, Senior Project Manager, BDO    

March 1, 2019

PMAC Submission on OSC Internal Taskforce on Regulatory Burden Reduction

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is making this submission to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to assist in the formulation of priorities for the OSC’s regulatory burden reduction taskforce. On behalf … Continue reading →

December 6, 2018

Vancouver CEO Dinner

The CEO Dinner was held on December 6th at The Vancouver Club and was co-hosted by Cecil Baldry-White, Director, CEO & Portfolio Manager, Alitis Investment Counsel and Chris Turchansky, President, ATB Investor Services. The night featured guest speaker Jason Campbell, … Continue reading →

December 5, 2018

Compliance Officers’ Network – December 4, 2018

Agenda for the Meeting  Minutes from the Previous Meeting (September 12, 2018)  How to Avoid Being Part of the “Trend” in Enforcement Proceedings and Adverse Compliance Findings Remarks on Enforcement Trends and Lowering the Risks of an Enforcement Action in … Continue reading →

November 26, 2018

Toronto CEO Dinner

The CEO Dinner was held on November 14 and was co-hosted by Cecilia Wong, Chief Financial Officer, Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, and Neal Kerr, Executive Vice President, CI Financial. The night featured an engaging presentation on,  “Keys to Success for … Continue reading →

November 15, 2018

2018 National Conference

  The 2018 National Conference took place on November 15th at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto. Session 1: Geopolitical Risk Highlights Thomas Donilon, Former National Security Advisor to Obama Administration Moderator: Kurt Reiman, Chief Investment Strategist, BlackRock Canada Session 2: … Continue reading →

September 25, 2018

2018 Toronto Regulatory & Compliance Forum

  The 2018 Toronto Regulatory & Compliance Forum takes place on September 27th at the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Agenda Session I: Chat with the Regulators on Current Consultations, Compliance Findings and Enforcement Priorities Moderator: Margaret Gunawan, Managing Director, General … Continue reading →

September 13, 2018

Compliance Officers’ Network – September 12, 2018

Agenda for the Meeting  Minutes from the Previous Meeting (July 12, 2018)  Presentations Member Q&A 1 – Mandatory new Canadian data breach obligations – Adam Kardash will discuss implications for members of the new notice requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic … Continue reading →