Rule changes, to take effect Oct. 10, aim to ensure that small investors are protected
Framework would allow regulators to impose size requirement on dark orders
Regulators want to protect investors, but critics say plans may hurt the market
Pipeline agrees to pay $1 million to settle case
Goldman Sachs dark pool will offer trading in all equity securities listed on the TSX denominated in Canadian dollars
Some observers say there’s no evidence dark pools are harming market quality in Canada — and restricting them stifles innovation
A new report proposes rules for “dark” trading, attempting to strike a balance between its advantages and its disadvantages
"Dark trading" and other structural issues
Only orders that meet a minimum size threshold would be exempt from pre-trade transparency requirements
Principles address concerns over price discovery, market fragmentation and potential risks to market integrity