OBSI e-News

The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is seeking public comment on its updated Terms of Reference (TORs). OBSI continuously strives to build its reputation as Canada’s trusted, independent financial ombudsman, acting as an impartial and fair investigator of banking and investment related complaints.    Making the Terms of Reference easier to use and current  In developing its 2017-2021 strategic plan, OBSI identified key initiatives that...
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The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments Board of Directors announced the new members of its independent Consumer and Investor Advisory Council (CIAC) and the appointment of a new Chair of the council. Guy Lemoine has been appointed the new Chair of the CIAC. Mr. Lemoine has been a member of the CIAC since 2014. He is a lawyer by profession, and holds a master’s degree in public administration. He has previously worked with the Office of the Attorney General of...
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March 20, 2018  - Canada’s Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to support the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC)  Seniors Strategy . The document highlights the challenges Ontario’s seniors face in the financial services market as they live longer and lead increasingly complex financial lives. “We specifically support the strategies to address these challenges,” said Sarah Bradley, Ombudsman and CEO, OBSI....
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OBSI’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of a new Chair, Jim Emmerton.
Mr. Emmerton has been a long-serving community director and a member of the Finance and Audit Committee of the OBSI board. He has served as the Executive Director of the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) and the Canadian Centre for Elder Law. He has also served as a member of the National Seniors Council and as a member of OBSI’s Consumer and Investor Advisory Council...
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Read OBSI's latest newsletter for information about the Firm Information Service pilot extension, a CSA staff notice, 2017 statistics and more.

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