June 17th, 2013

CSA Consultation Paper 91-407 Derivatives: Registration

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Consultation Paper 91-407 Derivatives: Registration (the “Consultation Paper”). As background, PMAC represents investment … Continue reading

June 3rd, 2013

OSC Notice 11-768 Statement of Priorities

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding OSC Notice 11-768 Statement of Priorities – Request for Comments Regarding Statement of Priorities … Continue reading

April 24th, 2013

CSA Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Amendments Facilitating CSA Information Technology Arrangements

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding CSA Notice and Request for Comment on Proposed Amendments Facilitating CSA Information Technology Arrangements … Continue reading

April 12th, 2013

CSA Discussion Paper and Request for Comment 81-407 Mutual Fund Fees

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Discussion Paper and Request for Comment 81-407 Mutual Fund … Continue reading

March 8th, 2013

OSC Staff Consultation Paper 45-710 – Considerations for New Capital Raising Prospectus Exemptions

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding OSC Staff Consultation Paper 45‐710 Considerations for New Capital Raising Prospectus Exemptions (the “Consultation … Continue reading

February 22nd, 2013

CSA Consultation Paper 33-403: The Standard of Conduct for Advisers and Dealers

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding the Canadian Securities Administrators Consultation Paper 33-403: The Standard Of Conduct For Advisers And … Continue reading

February 19th, 2013

PMAC Submission on Proposed Technical Amendments to Prohibited Investment Rules

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding in response to the Department of Finance’s package of draft legislative proposals (the “Draft … Continue reading

February 15th, 2013

Proposed Amendments on National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations – Dispute Resolution Service

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (PMAC), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the following comments regarding the Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions (“NI 31-103”) and … Continue reading

October 29th, 2012

Unclaimed Intangible Property Program Consultation

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”, formerly the Investment Counsel Association of Canada (“ICAC”)), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is writing on behalf of its Members to provide our comments on the Unclaimed Intangible Property Program Consultation (the “Consultation”).  We support … Continue reading

October 22nd, 2012

Pooled Registered Pension Plans

The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”, formerly the Investment Counsel Association of Canada (“ICAC”)), through its Industry, Regulation & Tax Committee, is writing on behalf of its Members to encourage all provinces and territories in Canada to enact legislation adopting the Federal … Continue reading

September 21st, 2012

CSA Consultation Paper 25-401: Potential Regulation of Proxy Advisory Firms

Re:  CSA Consultation Paper 25-401: Potential Regulation of Proxy Advisory Firms The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”, formerly the Investment Counsel Association of Canada (“ICAC”)), through its Industry, Regulation and Tax Committee, is pleased to have the opportunity to submit the … Continue reading

September 14th, 2012

Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions and to Companion Policy 31-103CP: Cost Disclosure, Performance Reporting and Client Statements June 14, 2012 (2nd Publication)

Re:  2012 Proposal to National Instrument 31‐103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions and to Companion Policy 31-103CP: Cost Disclosure, Performance Reportingand Client Statements June 14, 2012 (2nd Publication) The Portfolio Management Association of Canada (“PMAC”, formerly the Investment Counsel Association of Canada (“ICAC”)), … Continue reading