Candidate may be appointed to OBSI’s board for a term of up to three years
As of August 2, firms that are registered by CSA will be required to use OBSI to resolve client complaints
The OSC says securities legislation would have to be amended to give it the power to force binding decisions
Byron Capital refuses compensation recommendation
Talks are meant to ensure OBSI remains a dispute resolution resource investors can trust
The willingness to accept a compensation recommendation can be affected the a firm’s size and the type of insurance it holds
With some dealers making a mockery of OBSI, it’s time for regulators to build a dispute-resolution system that cannot be subverted
New rules that require CSA-regulated firms to sign on with the dispute-resolution service will see its membership double
Investor Advisory Panel calls on OSC to address refusals by firms to accept the Ombudsman’s recommendations
Suitability of leveraged investment strategy disputed