On March 20, 2012, TMX Group announced its support for, and cooperation with, OSC's review of emerging market ("EM") issuers. In addition, the Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange initiated parallel consultations with various market participants, issuers and other market stakeholders over the last number of months. Based on this review and consultation, TMX Group prepared and is expected to provide additional guidance to EM issuers, to complement existing rules and working practices. Such guidance may be subject to further regulatory consultation and review by securities commissions.
Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Markets and Group Head of Equities, TMX, said:
"While provincial securities regulators are the primary authority overseeing reporting issuers, TMX Group takes its responsibility and public interest mandate very seriously. With the growth of emerging market economies, issuers and investors from these markets are expected to increasingly seek opportunity in Canada and other developed economies around the world. The work currently being conducted by TMX Group is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and integrity of Canada's capital markets, a key competitive advantage both for us and for Canada."
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