FINANCE

Financial consumer body, regulators committee respond to independent review of complaints body
The evaluator’s report recommended improvements to the banking services ombudsman’s operations
Canadians’ crypto awareness and ownership tick up: Ontario Securities Commission survey
Canadians are also boosting their knowledge of investor protection measures
Fiscal year 2026 saw CIRO panels set over $15 million in sanctions: 2025-2026 enforcement report
Most Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization cases involving individuals resulted in suspensions and permanent bans
Canadian Securities Administrators seeks feedback on updating public company regulation
CSA’s consultation paper highlights material change reporting, possible venture issuer exemptions
Privacy commissioner releases codes of practice submission guide for financial reporting entities
The guidance is aligned with efforts to flag money laundering and sanctions evasion

BIG DEALS

Stikeman Elliott advising CI GAM; BLG representing Invesco

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE

Patrick G. Barry
Year called to bar: 1993
Toronto, Ontario
Mike Devereux
Year called to bar: 2008
Toronto, Ontario
Alethea Au
Year called to bar: 2004
Toronto, Ontario
Shawn Blundell
Year called to bar: 2015
Toronto, Ontario
John Richard Laffin
Year called to bar: 2010
Toronto, Ontario
Stuart D. Breen
Year called to bar: 2001
Vancouver, British Columbia