Regulation of Derivatives Markets in Québec
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) looks forward to the coming into force of the new Derivatives Act on February 1, 2009. Recognizing the explosive growth in derivatives markets and products, the new Act will provide a modern, flexible framework for derivatives products that is adapted to the industry.
Derivatives Act
Québec, June 19, 2008 − The Minister of Finance, Minister for Government Services, Minister responsible for Government Administration and Chair of the Conseil du trésor, Monique Jérôme-Forget, is proud to announce that the National Assembly has passed the Derivatives Act.
Documents for consultation:
Regulation to amend the Derivatives Regulation
End of consultation: February 1, 2012
CSA Consultation Paper 91-404 - Derivatives: Segregation and Portability in OTC Derivatives Clearing
Consultation end date: April 10, 2012
CSA Consultation Paper 91-403 - Derivatives: Surveillance and Enforcement
End of consultation: January 25, 2012
Comments received :
CSA Consultation Paper 91-402 - Derivatives: Trade Repositories
End of consultation: September 12, 2011
Comments received :
Consultation Paper 91-401 on Over-the-Counter Derivatives Regulation in Canada
End of consultation: January 14, 2011
Comments received:
End of consultation: November 3, 2008
End of consultation: August 4, 2008
As part of the consultation process, the AMF received comment letters from the following entities:
Proposed Framework for Regulation of Derivatives Markets in Québec – August 2007
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is publishing for comment a proposed framework for the regulation of derivatives markets in Québec. The proposal documents contain a proposed legislation and regulation as well as proposed policy statements in respect of derivatives.
The proposals published by the AMF are not proposals of the Government and may be implemented only after they have been submitted to the legislative process and the ensuing legislative provisions have been debated in and duly adopted by the National Assembly.
As part of the consultation process, the AMF received comment letters from the following entities:
Discussion Paper – May 2006
In May 2006, the AMF published a discussion paper on the Regulation of Derivatives Markets in Québec.
As part of the consultation process, the AMF received comment letters from the following entities:
Additional information
Further information concerning this matter is available from the following:
Derek West
Director, Derivatives Oversight
Autorité des marchés financiers
Telephone: 514 395-0337, ext. 4491
Toll-free: 1 877 525-0337, ext. 4491
E-mail: derek.west@lautorite.qc.ca
