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Canadian securities regulators publish consultation paper on OTC derivatives trading facilities

Jan 29, 2015

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment CSA Consultation Paper 92-401 Derivatives Trading Facilities. The Consultation Paper proposes a framework for regulating facilities that bring together multiple buyers and multiple sellers of over-the counter (OTC) derivatives. The Consultation Paper also proposes that OTC derivatives that meet certain criteria may be required to trade exclusively on such regulated facilities.

“The goal of this proposed framework is to develop rules for OTC derivatives trading in the Canadian market that conform to international commitments,” said Bill Rice, Chair of the CSA and Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. “In addition to developing harmonized policies and rules for Canada, the proposed framework will align with international practices to the extent appropriate.”
 
The Consultation Paper continues the CSA’s work related to the regulatory reform of OTC derivatives, in response to derivatives commitments made by the G20.
 
The Consultation Paper can be found on CSA members’ websites. The comment period is open until March 30, 2015.
 
The CSA, the council of the securities regulators of Canada’s provinces and territories, co-ordinates and harmonizes regulation for the Canadian capital markets.
 
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For more information:

Carolyn Shaw-Rimmington
Ontario Securities Commission
416-593-2361

Alison Walker
British Columbia Securities Commission
604-899-6713

Tanya Wiltshire
Nova Scotia Securities Commission
902-424-8586

Don Boyles
Office of the Superintendent of Securities
Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-5401

Jeff Mason
Nunavut Securities Office
867-975-6591

Shannon McMillan
Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
306-798-4160

Sylvain Théberge
Autorité des marchés financiers
sylvain.theberge@lautorite.qc.ca

Andrew Nicholson
Financial and Consumer Services Commission, New Brunswick
506-658-3021

Janice Callbeck
The Office of the Superintendent of Securities, P.E.I.
902-368-6288

Rhonda Horte
Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities
867-667-5466