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Securities regulators publish guidance on issuers’ obligations to deliver documents during Canada Post strike

Following the commencement at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 15, of a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, shutting down Canada Post’s operations across the country, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published guidance recommending that all stakeholders required to deliver documents to securityholders contact their local securities regulator or visit their local regulator’s website for guidance.

Canada | November 20, 2024

Corporate, M&A and securities
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Delayed processing at CIPO leading to incorrect abandonment / expiry status on Canadian Patents Database

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is undergoing a modernization effort to provide a new online portal for patent services that serves as a centralized online platform for filing, tracking and managing patent files.

Canada | November 20, 2024

Intellectual property
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Court of Appeal rules debtor’s pension is protected from creditors

The Court of Appeal has overturned a 2023 High Court decision in Manolete v White [2024], ruling that courts cannot issue injunctions requiring members to draw down their occupational pensions to make them available to judgment creditors.

United Kingdom | November 20, 2024

Financial institutions
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Pension changes in the Budget

The Chancellor presented her maiden Budget on October 30, 2024.

United Kingdom | November 20, 2024

Financial institutions
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PPF confirms new bespoke discount rate option in section 143 valuation assumptions for smaller schemes

On October 29, 2024, the PPF published a response to its March 2024 consultation, confirming that it would proceed with its proposal to give actuaries the option of using a bespoke discount rate assumption in s. 143 valuations of smaller pension schemes.

United Kingdom | November 20, 2024

Financial institutions
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Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill introduced into Parliament

On October 21, 2024, the Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill received its first reading in the House of Commons.

United Kingdom | November 20, 2024

Financial institutions
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