1、Securities and Corporate Finance-2023 Year in Review and Future TrendsGrow|Protect|Operate|Finance2023 saw continued volatility in the global capital markets,persistent inflation,central banks continuing to raise interest rates,the specter of a global recession,and geopolitical turbulence,including

2、the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.As a result,Canadian capital markets generally saw a year-over-year decline in market performance,although equity and debt underwriting activities picked up as compared to 2022.Private equity,mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings

3、 were all muted in 2023.In terms of industry areas,technology,particularly generative AI,gained increasing focus.In addition,energy,mining and power sectors lead the way in new equity raises.Set against this context,we present our 2023 Year in Review and Future Trends publication,where we take a loo

4、k back at key legal developments impacting the securities and corporate finance landscape in Canada and provide our outlook on anticipated trends for 2024.Contents4.No need to withhold your vote:The CSA exempts CBCA-incorporated reporting issuers from director election form of proxy requirement5.Den

5、tons 2023 Proxy Season Guide6.Canadian securities regulators publish detailed data for 8th annual review of representation of women on boards in Canada7.Everything you need to know about clawback policies8.Continued focus on diversity:What you need to know about the CSAs proposed amendments9.The Can

6、adian Securities Administrators clarify the meaning of LIFE 11.Canadian securities regulators extended the comment period on proposed changes to corporate governance disclosure practices and guidelines12.A renewed focus on emerging trends and key drivers of change:Ontario Securities Commissions 2023