We seek to work with regulators and policymakers to address behaviour and actions that undermine the efficiency, fairness and stability of our markets. Together, we believe we can find effective solutions that reduce the burden for our members.
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The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments on the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) Notice and Request for Comment – Proposed Amendments to BC Instrument 22-502 Registration by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of...
PMAC responded to the CSA’s consultation about the regulatory regime for exchange-traded funds. We did not agree with the prescriptive regulatory regime proposed by the CSA in the consultation and encouraged the CSA to ensure that any additional burden placed on firms is justified by...
PMAC calls on CSA to review privacy and data protection policies PMAC wrote to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) following the cybersecurity incident at CIRO, which impacted registrants’ personal information. We believe this incident serves as an opportunity for CIRO, the CSA and CSA member...
PMAC responded to the AMF Issues and Discussion Paper on account transfers in the financial sector. Our key recommendations were: Implement cross-sector timelines for standard account transfers but allow flexibility for complex transactions; Harmonize requirements and exceptions between the CSA, CIRO and other regulators; Pursue...
PMAC responded to the CIRO consultation regarding Modernization of requirements for account transfers and bulk account movements. Our key recommendations were: Implement timelines for standard account transfers but allow flexibility for complex transactions; Harmonize requirements and exceptions between CIRO, the CSA and other regulators; Pursue...
PMAC Submission – CSA consultation on oversight framework and binding authority for OBSI PMAC responded to the CSA’s revised proposal to provide binding authority to OBSI, and to develop an oversight framework for OBSI. We supported the changes made to the binding decision-making framework, including...
