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November 2020 Advocacy Newsletter
Summary:
The CSA is seeking comments on the current structure of the SRO framework, particularly how the evolution of the financial services industry has impacted the framework as well as the specific targeted outcomes set out in the Consultation Paper. Some stakeholders had indicated to the CSA that the two current SROs result in duplicative costs and a lack of oversight standards. Additionally, stakeholders were concerned about higher operational costs and investor confusion by clients who can’t access the same product from their representatives across platforms and don’t know the redress avenues available to them for issues. The Consultation Paper inquires about these issues as well as others, such as concerns raised about lack of public confidence in the current environment as a result of regulatory capture and the separation of market surveillance from statutory regulators. Next steps will include a consultation paper with the CSA’s proposed options for further comment.