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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Canadian Sustainability Standards Board draft standards PMAC responded to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) consultation survey on its first two standards, general requirements regarding sustainability-related financial information (CSDS 1) and climate-related disclosure requirements (CSDS 2). These drafts mirror the standards issued by the International...
We recognize CIRO’s objective of harmonizing the rules applicable to Investment Dealers (IDs) and Mutual Fund Dealers (MFDs) in an effort to level the playing field for advisor compensation. Fundamentally, we believe that regulatory changes should not be rushed and need to be implemented properly...
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) Notice and Request for Comment – Registered Firm Requirements Pertaining to an Independent Dispute Resolution Service – Proposed Amendments to National...
PMAC generally supports the objectives of the Consultation and agree that the rules pertaining to Investment Dealers (IDs) and Mutual Fund Dealers (MFDs) should be harmonized to minimize regulatory arbitrage. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Eliminate the offering of discretionary account arrangements; in the interim, limit the dealer...
OSC consultation on its Proposed Statement of Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 On November 16, 2023, the OSC published for a 30-day comment period its proposed Statement of Priorities for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (SoP) that provides a list of the OSC’s priorities and associated...
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 defines a “mutual fund trust”...
