2026-05-12
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The Ontario Securities Commission’s Investor Advisory Panel released its 2025 Annual Report to outline its advisory activities and recommendations for protecting retail investors amid rising technological and geopolitical complexities. The Panel urges the implementation of binding decision-making authority for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, enhanced enforcement tools against sophisticated fraud, and stricter regulation of digital engagement practices and financial influencers. Additionally, the report advocates for right-sized regulation that balances capital formation and innovation with robust investor safeguards, particularly regarding the rapid growth of exchange-traded funds and DIY investing.