Capital Markets & Trading regulatory updates from Canada.
We track 7 Capital Markets & Trading updates from Canada regulators, published by OSFI. The archive covers 7 news items. Most recent update: September 2026.
Superintendent Routledge - Refining OSFI’s Risk Appetite at Economic Club of Canada
Why this matters
This is a policy statement from OSFI's Superintendent outlining a strategic recalibration of the regulator's risk appetite away from post-GFC conservatism toward balancing financial stability with economic growth and competition.
Deputy Superintendent Radiskovic participates in a fireside chat at IIF-CBA Canada Forum 2026
Why this matters
This is a regulatory speech by OSFI's Deputy Superintendent outlining modernization efforts and policy direction. While not a binding rule or final guidance, it provides significant regulatory signals on capital requirements (Basel Endgame pause, DSB reduction, risk weight adjustments for SMEs and construction), new...
Peter Routledge, Superintendent at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), gives OSFI Domestic Stability Buffer (DSB) Announcement
Why this matters
OSFI announcement regarding Domestic Stability Buffer reduction from 3.5% to 3.0% of risk-weighted assets, effective immediately. This is a prudential capital requirement decision affecting Canada's six systemically important banks.
Opening remarks to the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy (BANC) – June 4, 2026
Why this matters
OSFI opening remarks to Senate committee outlining supervisory approach emphasizing early risk identification, operational resilience, and proportionate regulation. Addresses geopolitical risks, cyber threats, AI, and innovation while maintaining financial system resilience.
OSFI’s Quarterly Release: strengthening resilience while reducing complexity
Why this matters
OSFI's quarterly regulatory update announces draft guidelines and amendments affecting federally regulated deposit-taking institutions. Key focus areas include liquidity adequacy requirements, capital treatment of crypto-assets, large exposure limits, interest rate risk management, and governance frameworks.
Remarks for OSFI’s Quarterly Release Day
Why this matters
OSFI quarterly release announcing regulatory updates across liquidity adequacy requirements, capital frameworks, crypto-asset exposures, interest rate risk management, and disclosure expectations. Content is informational/consultative in nature with proposed guideline updates for federally regulated banks.
OSFI’s second Quarterly Release Day of 2026 – Technical Briefing
Why this matters
OSFI media advisory announcing technical briefing on multiple draft guidelines covering capital adequacy, liquidity standards, interest rate risk management, and crypto-asset exposures for federally regulated deposit-taking institutions.