Market Regulation Services Inc. is undertaking a strategic review of the rules governing trading, known as the Universal Market Integrity Rules.

The UMIR have been amended numerous times since coming into effect on April 1, 2002. Now, RS is conducting a comprehensive review of UMIR, “in light of changes in the marketplace and in industry practices, to consider emerging trends in securities regulation, and to explore ways to better contribute to the overall effectiveness of regulation of equity trading in Canada”.

RS says that this initiative will ensure that the rules that govern equities trading in Canada are fair and neutral to all forms of marketplace and continue to enhance market integrity in the Canadian equity markets.

RS is seeking input from the public, including market participants, buy-side firms and their advisors, in connection with this strategic review.

Comments on UMIR should be delivered in writing by November 30.