Joint Forum

Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators discusses emerging trends and innovation in Canadian markets at annual meeting

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Monday, April 15, 2024

QUÉBEC, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) held its annual meeting on April 10, 2024, bringing together members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR), the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) and representatives from the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO), as well as the Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada (MBRCC).

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  • QUÉBEC, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) held its annual meeting on April 10, 2024, bringing together members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR), the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) and representatives from the Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO), as well as the Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada (MBRCC).
  • As part of the plenary session, moderated by the Chair of the CSA Financial Innovation Hub Lise Estelle Brault, Joint Forum regulators heard from experts on how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies bring emerging benefits for financial markets participants, but also pose new risks.
  • "As regulators, we will maintain fair and efficient capital markets and remain vigilant in promoting the responsible development of AI in finance."
  • The CSA, the council of the securities regulators of Canada's provinces and territories, co-ordinates and harmonizes regulation for the Canadian capital markets.

Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson Join Hamilton Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today that Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024.

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  • Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG) (“Hamilton” or “the Company”) announced today that Dr. Therese Vaughan and Neil Patterson have been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 11, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306400265/en/
    At the same time, Pauline Richards, current Chair of the Audit Committee, will retire from the Hamilton Board of Directors, following 10 years of service, also effective March 11, 2024.
  • Commenting on the appointments, Hamilton Board Chair David A.
  • Brown said: “It is my privilege to extend a warm welcome to our newest Board members.

Basel Committee and Canada reimagine the 2020 International Conference of Banking Supervisors

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Friday, September 11, 2020

OTTAWA, Sept. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Bank of Canada are pleased to announce that the 21stInternational Conference of Banking Supervisors (ICBS) will be held as the first virtual ICBS from 19-22 October 2020.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) and the Bank of Canada are pleased to announce that the 21stInternational Conference of Banking Supervisors (ICBS) will be held as the first virtual ICBS from 19-22 October 2020.
  • The conference promotes the discussion of key supervisory issues and fosters continuing cooperation in the oversight of international banking.
  • The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is the primary global standard setter for the prudential regulation of banks and provides a forum for cooperation on banking supervisory matters.
  • Its principal role is "to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada," as defined in the Bank of Canada Act.

Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators continues work on collaboration and information sharing at its Annual Meeting

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

TORONTO, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ -The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) has concluded its Annual Meeting.

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  • TORONTO, April 18, 2019 /CNW/ -The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators (Joint Forum) has concluded its Annual Meeting.
  • Representatives of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) and the Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada (MBRCC) also attended the meeting.
  • These initiatives will provide more information for consumers to make better decisions while strengthening confidence in the financial services sector.
  • Mr. White highlighted that FSRA's objectives include national collaboration and harmonization of regulation, and FSRA welcomed the opportunity to engage with members of the Joint Forum.