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IIROC defers collection of its fees for small and medium-size dealer firms

IIROC announced this week that it is deferring collection of its fees for small and medium-size IIROC dealer member firms in light of the COVID-19 situation. The deferral will benefit almost 90% of all IIROC dealers, but will only apply as follows:

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Considerations for directors during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected, and continues to affect, Canadian businesses in a significant manner. As this situation continues to evolve, directors should remain cognizant of their duties and responsibilities as corporations face a range of challenges, including liquidity issues.

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CSA and IIROC propose regulatory framework for cryptoasset trading platforms

On March 14, 2019, the Canadian Securities Administrators and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada published Consultation Paper 21-402 Proposed Framework for Crypto-Asset Trading Platforms proposing a regulatory framework for platforms that trade cryptoassets.

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