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The Bridging Finance case

Follow our coverage of Bridging Finance Inc., a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer based in Toronto.

October 29, 2024

Flurry of lawsuits follows Bridging collapse

Failed firm's receiver has filed a series of legal actions against various players in the saga

  • July 18, 2023 July 19, 2023
  • 17:35

Ex-Bridging CEO refuses to participate in OSC hearing

David Sharpe rebuffs Tribunal proceeding, to pursue concerns in court

  • June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
  • 17:39

OSC’s case against Bridging execs gets the go-ahead

Tribunal rules Sharpes failed to make the case for a stay, hearing starts June 26

  • June 22, 2023 June 22, 2023
  • 13:39

Court denies Bridging investors’ bid for money back

Chief justice finds motion is premature, directs receiver to address distribution issues

  • June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
  • 12:14

Bridging execs rebuffed by court and tribunal

Bid for judicial review quashed, motion to summon top OSC brass rejected

  • May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023
  • 14:34

Decision that put certain investors at head of line in Bridging receivership faces appeal

Lawyers argue that all investors should be treated equally

  • May 12, 2023 May 12, 2023
  • 13:39

Tribunal declines to pause case against Bridging execs

Judicial review not an "exceptional circumstance" justifying an adjournment, panel says

  • May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023
  • 17:27

Bridging managed funds as one big pool, court filings allege

Receiver argues that institutional investors' consolidation motion is premature

  • May 9, 2023 May 9, 2023
  • 15:48

Institutions seek $35 million back from Bridging fund

Investors argue it would be unfair for them to subsidize other victims

  • May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023
  • 15:00

Priority, distribution issues dog Bridging proceeding

Institutional investors seek distribution from failed fund manager

  • April 26, 2023 April 26, 2023
  • 14:54