An Analysis of the Short Selling Landscape in Canada
November 19, 2019
8:00 am – 10:30 am
Toronto
Join us for two consecutive panel discussions on short selling in Canada. Industry experts will share valuable insights into regulatory and market issues, concerns and trends.
Agenda:
8:00 am | Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30 am | Welcome Address and “Shorting” Paper Remarks
8:45 am | Panel Discussion 1
Breaking it Down:
Current Regulatory Issues
Topics:
- Why are long trades regulated differently than short trades?
- Should our regulations be enhanced to be closer to those of other regulated markets?
- Do the costs of change outweigh the perceived benefits?
- Do existing regulations encourage short campaigns?
- Is “naked” short selling a systemic problem in Canada?
9:40 am | Panel Discussion 2
Short Campaigns:
the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Topics:
- How are short campaigns organized
- How prevalent are “bear raids”?
- Can short campaigns be beneficial to the capital markets?
- How to prepare for, and defend against, short campaigns?
- A review of well-known short campaigns
10:30 am | Event close
CPD
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British Columbia: 90 minutes CPD
Quebec: 90 minutes CLE
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