Canada remained the last G20 country without conduct standards for OTC derivatives markets
Proposal aims to ease regulatory costs, encourage capital formation by mature issuers
Margins, profits to be squeezed as consumer protections boosted
Regulators say suitability assessments and disclosure aren't adequate for firms that deal only in proprietary products
Banks can only enter into new transactions with clients that reference CDOR if the transaction hedges or offsets existing exposures
Regulator addresses criticism of its agenda in revised priorities
Despite risks, lure of flows, revenues expected to keep managers keen on green funds: Fitch
Research finds financial fallout of Fort McMurray wildfire comparable to global financial crisis
Rule changes would extend advisers' obligations to all client assets
Insurance regulators ponder seg fund upfront commissions