New service provider for the operation of the CSA National Systems

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are pleased to announce that a new service agreement has been entered into with CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. (CGI) pursuant...

CSA publishes findings and recommendations for the segregation and portability of customer positions and related collateral in over-the-counter derivatives clearing

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment Consultation Paper 91-404 – Derivatives: Segregation and Portability in OTC Derivatives Clearing. The Consultation Paper sets out the CSA...

Canadian Securities Regulators’ 2011 Enforcement Report Highlights Proactive Measures to Protect Investors

Calgary – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today released its 2011 Enforcement Report that outlines how Canadian securities regulators are actively working to protect investors and prevent abusive conduct in...

CSA and IIROC Seek Input on Trade Transparency

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) announced today that they are seeking feedback from investors and market participants on appropriate...

Online fraud awareness campaign confirms investors’ vulnerability

Calgary – Results of a recent Canadian securities regulators’ fraud awareness campaign confirm investors remain vulnerable to online investment fraud. Internet ads and unsolicited emails posted during the online campaign...

CSA Investor Watch – FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE (Forex/FX) Trading

Backgrounder: FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE (Forex/FX) Trading March 29, 2012 Staff of the members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have identified an increase in foreign exchange (Forex/FX) trading services being...

CSA Investor Alert: Investment scams imitating well-known financial brands

Toronto– The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is warning the public about scammers claiming to represent large, well-known financial companies.  Recently, the CSA has noted an increase in the number of...

CSA Structure

As an informal body, the CSA functions through meetings, conference calls and day to day cooperation among the securities regulatory authorities. The CSA Chief Executives meet quarterly in person. The...

Canadian Securities Regulators undertake review following loss of personal information

Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that, as part of its ongoing oversight, it is reviewing the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada’s (IIROC) policies, procedures and controls...

CSA seeks comment on proposals for derivatives market registration and regulation

Vancouver – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment Consultation Paper 91-407 – Derivatives: Registration, which sets out the CSA’s recommendations on registration and regulation of market participants...