Industry divided on, investor advocates opposed to, reforms
Regulator failed to meet burden of proof on all counts
Government endorses OSC's investor protection, capital formation efforts
After pilot program, ASC, FCAA maintain exemption based on financial knowledge
Regulator withdrew certain allegations, and a hearing panel rejected others
Bulk of funds issuers raised went to consultants that quickly dumped shares
Former executive fined, banned for seven years due to misconduct
Banks to bear the brunt of fee increase, as case volumes jump
Regulators found firms are failing to identify and manage conflicts in clients' best interests
Firm admitted to serving retail investors before SRO approvals, systems in place