CRA was retained by the Maple Group to analyze the potential competitive effects of combining the TMX Group, the Canadian Depository for Securities, and Alpha Trading Systems, a large alternative trading system in Canada. In addition to making submissions to the Competition Bureau, CRA’s experts also assisted counsel in their interactions with the Ontario Securities Commission. Regulators ultimately approved the transaction after Maple made certain commitments.
Special interests vs. the public interest: The cost of STR restrictions on households, cities, and visitors
STRs have provided a competitive alternative to hotels, helping owners earn income and afford their homes. They also support local jobs and businesses and...