Proxy Voting in Canada Needs Substantial Overhaul
The CSA published a report that confirms that current proxy voting infrastructure is seriously flawed and needs to be modernized and improved.
OSC Reviews Compliance with Related Party Transaction Disclosure Requirements
The OSC released a report which reviewed related party transaction disclosure.
TSX Venture Exchange Amends Policies on Loans, Bonuses and Finder’s Fees
Effective January 26, 2015, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) is implementing amendments to its Policy 5.1 – Loans, Loan Bonuses, Finder’s Fees and Commissions ... Continued
TSX Venture Exchange Amends Policies on Private Placements
Effective January 26, 2015, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) is implementing amendments to its Policy 4.1 – Private Placements (“Policy 4.1”) and the related ... Continued
TSX Venture Exchange Introduces New Electronic Private Placement Filing Procedure
The TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) has introduced a new online filing portal, called V-File, for private placement submissions. Although paper filings for private placement submissions are still accepted by the TSXV, the intention is that in due course only electronic submissions will be accepted.
TSX Venture Exchange Introduces New Electronic Private Placement Filing Procedure
The TSX Venture Exchange introduced a new online filing portal, called V-File, for private placement submissions.
TSX Venture Exchange Amends Policies on Loans, Bonuses and Finder’s Fees
The TSX Venture Exchange is implementing amendments to its Loans, Bonuses and Finder’s Fees policies.
TSX Venture Exchange Amends Policies on Private Placements
The TSX Venture Exchange is implementing amendments to its Private Placements Policy and the related forms.
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose to Revive and Streamline Rights Offerings
On November 27, 2014, the Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) published for comment proposed amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the rules governing rights offerings in Canada. ... Continued
Defending Your Company From Activist Shareholders
In recent years shareholder activism has increased significantly. There have already been more activist campaigns announced against S&P 500 companies in 2014 than in any ... Continued
Canadian Securities Regulators Propose to Revive and Streamline Rights Offerings
The CSA propose to revive and streamline rights offerings.
Defending your Company from Activist Shareholders
In recent years shareholder activism has increased significantly, emphasizing the need to make the proper defense when activist campaigns are announced.