Canada: Commodities/Derivatives/Stock Exchanges

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OSC Releases Crypto Asset Survey Results
The Ontario Securities Commission's 2026 survey reveals significant shifts in Canadian cryptocurrency adoption, awareness, and sentiment. With ownership rates more than doubling since 2023 and a growing belief that crypto will play a key role in Canada's financial system, the findings paint a picture of an evolving landscape where traditional financial advisors increasingly recommend crypto investments, yet regulatory awareness remains surprisingly low among the general population.
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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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A View From The Scenic Route: The 2025 OTC Derivatives Report
The Ontario Securities Commission has released its 2025 Annual Report on Canadian OTC derivatives markets, revealing significant shifts in market composition and regulatory oversight. Interest rate derivatives continue to dominate with 88.2% of total gross notional outstanding, while new data quality standards and expanded clearing requirements signal a more sophisticated regulatory approach to derivatives monitoring and risk management.
Canada Finance
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Navigating The Next Turn: The RIE Division Of The OSC Sets Out Its 2026-2027 Examination Priorities
The Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division (RIE) of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has published its examination priorities for fiscal 2026-2027 in OSC Staff Notice 33-761 – 2026 Examination Priorities for the Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division, enforcing its focus on a risk-based supervisory framework that is responsive to evolving market conditions and emerging risks
Canada Finance
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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TMX Group Limited Announces Agreement To Acquire Cboe Australia And Cboe Canada From Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
TMX Group Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada from Cboe Global Markets for US$300 million, a move that will consolidate Canadian equity trading platforms and unite leading mining and energy transition financing ecosystems. The transaction raises important questions about competition in Canadian capital markets and requires regulatory approval from securities regulators and the Competition Bureau.
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Dentons Canada LLP
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