The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) held its annual OSC Dialogue event on 24 April 2025, convening industry leaders, investor advocates, regulators and other stakeholders to discuss what being “Future Ready” means for Canada’s capital markets amid a challenging global economic environment. Discussion topics included how enforcement needs to evolve as scams and fraud change rapidly, what is needed to enhance competition and innovation in Canada’s capital markets, the future of sustainable finance, and how artificial intelligence is shaping investor behaviour. The OSC also reiterated its investor protection mandate and urged investors to check the registration status of anyone offering an investment opportunity.
Ontario Securities Commission 2025-04-25
Ontario Securities Commission hosts OSC Dialogue 2025 on future-ready regulation, enforcement, competition, sustainable finance and artificial intelligence
The Ontario Securities Commission held its annual OSC Dialogue on 24 April 2025, focusing on the future readiness of Canada's capital markets. Key discussions addressed evolving enforcement against scams, enhancing competition and innovation, sustainable finance, and AI's impact on investor behavior. The OSC emphasized its investor protection mandate and advised investors to verify the registration status of investment providers.