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Submissions to government
October 23rd, 2020
PMAC Submission on CSA Consultation Paper 25-402 Consultation on the Self-Regulatory Organization Framework
Background The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to provide written feedback to the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) on CSA Consultation Paper 25-402 Consultation on the Self-Regulatory Organization Framework (the Consultation). PMAC represents over … Continue reading
October 20th, 2020
PMAC Submission on CFA Institute ESG Standards Consultation
OVERVIEW The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through a working group consisting of CFAs and ESG experts and through its wider Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding the … Continue reading
September 22nd, 2020
PMAC Submission on Shared CCO Models
Overview The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Staff Notice 31-358 – Guidance on Registration Requirements for Chief Compliance Officers … Continue reading
September 4th, 2020
Consultation — Modernizing Ontario’s Capital Markets
The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to provide written feedback to the Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce (CMMT) for your consideration, further to our meeting with the CMMT on May 11th and the publication … Continue reading
August 14th, 2020
Financial Industry Request for Transition Period with respect to penalties
On behalf of the CBA, IIAC, IFIC, and PMAC, we want to acknowledge and thank you for the collaboration and assistance the CRA and the federal government has provided the financial services industry with respect to the “Guidance on the … Continue reading
July 16th, 2020
CSA Notice and Request for Comment – Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 31-103 – Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations and Companion Policy to Enhance Protection of Older and Vulnerable Clients
Overview The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Notice and Request for Comment – Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 31-103 … Continue reading
July 3rd, 2020
PMAC Submission on Proposed OSC Rule 81-502 – Restrictions on the Use of the Deferred Sales Charge Option for Mutual Funds
Background The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding OSC Notice and Request for Comment – Proposed Ontario Securities Commission Rule 81-502 Restrictions on the Use of the Deferred … Continue reading
May 1st, 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 5th, 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 27th, 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 19th, 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
December 11th, 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
