Four years after the Ontario Securities Commission introduced its comply-or-explain disclosure policy, Canada has seen measurable improvements in the number of women sitting on corporate boards. Among S&P/TSX composite index-listed companies, the percentage of women on boards has increased to nearly 25 per cent, up from just 11 per cent in 2013, according to a […]
Many Canadians are challenged to overcome barriers to retirement planning, such as the perception that the process is too lengthy, complicated and overwhelming. But if these barriers can be effectively removed, the financial security of Canadians would be improved. As part of its seniors strategy, the Ontario Securities Commission studied and analyzed barriers to retirement planning […]
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has appointed Maureen Jensen as the commission’s executive director and chief administrative officer. Jensen, who is currently senior vice-president, surveillance and compliance, with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), assumes responsibilities of the new position effective June 13, 2011. “Maureen Jensen has strong people management skills and extensive […]