CSA News (Canadian Securities)

CSA Disarms Over 7,500 Fake Investment and Crypto Scam Websites

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced the deactivation of over 7,586 fake investment and crypto scam websites targeting Canadians between June 2025 and February 2026. This initiative highlights the CSA's ongoing efforts to combat online investment fraud using regulatory and technological tools.

Canadian Securities Regulators Amend Benchmark Assurance Report Rules

Canadian securities regulators have adopted final amendments to rules governing designated benchmarks and benchmark administrators, effective May 5, 2026. These changes clarify assurance report requirements for independent public accountants, specifying the level of assurance, report type, and submission timing, and introduce a new requirement for certain designated benchmarks.

CSA and CIRO Guidance for Finfluencers and Firms

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) have released new guidance for financial content creators ('finfluencers') and the firms they work with. The guidance aims to ensure compliance with securities laws, promote transparency, and protect investors from risks associated with online financial information.

Canadian Securities Regulators Disarm Fraudulent Investment Websites

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) announced the initial results of a new initiative to combat fraudulent investment websites. Between June 5 and November 23, 2025, regulators deactivated over 3,900 fraudulent websites and 6,900 URLs.

CSA Eases Investment Fund Reporting Requirements

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has finalized amendments to modernize the continuous disclosure regime for investment funds, effective April 22, 2026. These changes aim to reduce regulatory burden by providing exemptions from certain reporting requirements and eliminating unnecessary disclosures, while maintaining investor protection.

CSA Warns Registrants About Malicious Impersonation Scam Emails

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has issued a warning to registrants about a malicious spear phishing scam. The emails impersonate the CSA and aim to obtain personal or confidential business information. Registrants are urged to be vigilant, verify sender addresses, and report suspicious emails.