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INVESTMENT FUNDS & ASSET MANAGEMENT
Portfolio managers, investment fund managers and dealers operate in a fast-paced marketplace governed by a myriad of complex rules and regulations. This dynamic demands hands-on legal knowledge and practical advice to encourage success in a competitive environment. McMillan’s Investment Funds and Asset Management (IFAM) team is highly regarded for the depth of its expertise, at both transactional and regulatory levels, as well as in related practice areas including regulatory affairs, derivatives and tax.
We provide business-critical legal solutions and consultation services to Canadian and foreign financial institutions, fund managers, portfolio managers, dealers and service providers, helping them prepare, adapt and satisfy their regulatory obligations while taking a proactive approach to running their business.
As a leading investment funds and asset management law firm, McMillan has been called upon to represent some of the largest and most innovative players in market and to represent portfolio companies in a wide variety of industries.
McMillan helps clients by evaluating investment and acquisition proposals; advising target companies; structuring acquisitions and investments; negotiating and drafting acquisition and financing agreements; negotiating joint venture and co-investment arrangements; advising private equity funds and portfolio companies on day-to-day management issues, including restructurings, refinancing, employment matters and management incentives; and assisting with exit strategies, including sales, IPOs or recapitalizations.
INVESTMENT DEALERS INDUSTRY
Canadian Investment dealers are overseen by the Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Securities Administrators. IIROC sets industry standards and has quasi-judicial powers, with the power to hold compliance hearings and suspend, fine or expel members for misconduct.
McMillan’s team of Industry lawyers are known and highly regarded for their expertise in the laws that govern the investment management industry, and for their understanding of the potential roadblocks that investment dealers may face.
McMillan helps investment dealers in the Canadian marketplace succeed by advising on structuring, tax, compliance, marketing, and ongoing operations in connection with public and private offerings of securities; advising on regulatory requirements that govern securities trading and advisory activities; responding to compliance inquiries and representing clients before regulators, if necessary; assisting with the establishment, merger, acquisition or restructuring of investment dealers or specific products and services; and advising on compliance with anti-money laundering and privacy laws.
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Feb 23, 2021
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LIBOR Newsflash: Announcement on Official Cessation of LIBOR is Expected Soon
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Feb 18, 2021
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CSA Propose Changes to Registration Information, Outside Activities and Reporting Requirements as part of Reduction of Regulatory Burden Initiative
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Feb 17, 2021
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Canadian Regulators Remove Key Barrier to Distribution of Alternative Mutual Funds – New Courses Will Permit Mutual Fund Dealers/Registered Firms to Trade in Securities of Alternative Mutual Funds
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Jan 29, 2021
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‘But to What Effect?’ The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Anti-deprivation Rule in Chandos
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Nov 16, 2020
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Launching into the Office for Economic Growth and Innovation – From LaunchPad to New Branch of the OSC
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Nov 11, 2020
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Beware of a Potential New Duty of Care for Investment Fund Managers – Six Takeaways from Wright v. Horizons
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Sep 23, 2020
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Update – Securities Regulators Publish Reforms to Enhance Client-Registrant Relationship
Apr 30, 2020
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No Longer “Beasts of Burden” OSC Reduces Regulatory Load for Registrants on Two Fronts
Jul 22, 2019
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A Million Reasons – NextBlock OSC Settlement Agreement Highlights Risks of Using Marketing Presentations to Solicit Investments
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May 21, 2019
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Budget 2019: CRA Refines Mutual Fund Allocation to Redeemers Methodology and Tightens Rules on TFSAs
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Apr 1, 2019
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Failure to Launch – OSC Director Determines That Bitcoin Fund is Not Ready for the Retail Spotlight
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Feb 27, 2019
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The Novel Exemptive Relief Chronicles Public Mutual Funds Permitted to Invest Limited Amounts in Private Pooled Funds
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Feb 12, 2019
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Registered Dealers, Advisers and Entities Relying on Registration Exemptions Take Note – Canada adds New Individuals to its Sanctions List
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Jan 8, 2019
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Liquid Alternatives Now a Reality Alternative Mutual Funds Regime Scheduled to Come Into Force January 3, 2019
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Oct 5, 2018
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CSA Releases Client-Focused Reforms to NI 31-103 in Response to Client-Registrant Relationship Concerns
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Jul 18, 2018
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CSA Considers Reforms to the Syndicated Mortgage Regime and Seeks Input from Industry Participants
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May 10, 2018
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Making “The Golden Years” Truly Golden – OSC Seniors Strategy Establishes Guideposts for Registrants to Tailor Services to Older Clientele
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May 7, 2018
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McMillan Client Alert – The CSA Release A New and Improved Suppression of Terrorism Report
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Mar 16, 2018
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Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Insider Trading and Tipping in Finkelstein v. OSC
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Feb 12, 2018
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McMillan Client Alert – For Registered Dealers, Advisors and Firms Relying on International Dealer or International Advisor Exemption
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Dec 14, 2017
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A New Tax on Investment Funds: Distributions to General Partners (GPs) of “Investment Limited Partnerships” Possibly Subject to GST/HST
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Oct 2, 2017
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CSA amendments to NI 31-103 and NI 33-109 to enhance custody requirements and housekeeping changes
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Sep 12, 2017
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Regulatory Reset for Reports of Canadian Private Placements Last revised in June 2016, regulators are taking another kick at Form 45-106F1
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Jun 15, 2017
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The tides are changing for cyber regulation, and you may need to take action in order to stay afloat
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Apr 5, 2017
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CSA Provides Cybersecurity Risk Disclosure Guidance and Best Practices for Reporting Issuers
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Jan 6, 2017
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Budget 2016: Reversal of Previously Announced Tax Exemption for Charitable Donations
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Mar 31, 2016
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Time to Make it Clear, Part III: CSA Republishes Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Rules for Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of OTC Derivatives
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Mar 2, 2016
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Mind Your Margin: OSFI Releases Draft Guideline on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives
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Oct 28, 2015
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2 Become 1: CSA Proposes Creation of Single Exempt Distribution Reporting Regime
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Aug 20, 2015
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Time to Make it Clear, Part II: The CSA Publishes Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed Rules for Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of OTC Derivatives
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Mar 11, 2015
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CSA Adopts Amendments to Accredited Investor and Minimum Amount Investment Prospectus Exemptions Managed Accounts are now Accredited Investors for Investment Funds in Ontario
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Feb 24, 2015
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Different But The Same: Five Additional Provinces Propose OTC Derivatives Trade Reporting Rules
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Feb 4, 2015
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FINTRAC Releases Policy Interpretations Containing Guidance for International Dealers
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Jan 23, 2015
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TSX Proposes New Listing Requirements for Exchange Traded Products, Closed-End Funds and Structured Products
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Jan 23, 2015
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More Amendments, Less Harmony?: Canadian Regulators Propose Amendments to OTC Derivatives Trade Reporting Rules
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Jul 13, 2014
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Canadian Regulators Respond to Concerns of OTC Derivatives Market Participants: OSC Makes Amendments to Trade Reporting Rules
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Apr 24, 2014
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Time To Make It Clear: CSA Publishes Model Rule On Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing Of OTC Derivatives
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Jan 9, 2014
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The last word on reporting: final Ontario rules with respect to trade reporting released
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Nov 20, 2013
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Updating to a newer model: CSA derivatives committee revisits model rules for OTC derivatives determination, trade repositories and reporting
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Jun 14, 2013
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