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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PMAC responded to CIRO’s Proposed Proficiency Model to support CIRO’s decision to maintain high proficiency standards for CIRO-regulated Portfolio and Assistant Portfolio Managers, in alignment with comparable requirements under National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions, and Ongoing Registrant Obligations. You can read PMAC’s full submission...
PMAC responded to the Department of Finance’s consultation about proposed amendments to Canada’s Income Tax Act regarding enhanced reporting requirements for trust reporting and the proposed excessive interest and financing expense limitation (EIFEL) rules. PMAC welcomes the additional clarity to the enhanced trust beneficiary reporting...
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...
