News Releases and Media Advisories

TitlePublished date
Media advisory - Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, to participate in a fireside chat at the National Insurance Conference of Canada2023-09-25
Media advisory - Peter Routledge, Superintendent of Financial Institutions, to deliver a keynote speech and hold a media availability at the Global Risk Institute Summit2023-09-21
OSFI’s view: Variable rate mortgages with fixed payments and extended amortizations2023-09-13
OSFI launches consultation on regulatory capital and liquidity treatment of crypto-asset exposures2023-07-26
OSFI clarifies expectations around wholesale funding sources such as HISA ETFs2023-07-19
OSFI proposes changes to manage mortgage risks, preserving access for Canadians2023-07-11
Independent review supports 31st Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan2023-06-29
Statement from the Superintendent on Royal Assent of Bill C-472023-06-26
OSFI reinforces resilience of Canada’s financial system: Sets Domestic Stability Buffer at 3.5%2023-06-20
OSFI launches Climate Risk Forum2023-06-19
Media advisory ─ OSFI announcement on the Domestic Stability Buffer2023-06-16
OSFI releases draft Solo frameworks for public consultation2023-06-01
OSFI Blueprint: Helping build better guidelines2023-05-23
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions’ transformation gaining speed2023-05-05
OSFI announces new guideline to manage third-party risk2023-04-24
OSFI releases new framework to strengthen financial institutions’ resilience to cyber attacks2023-04-21
OSFI releases Annual Risk Outlook for 2023-20242023-04-18
Artificial Intelligence in Finance requires specific safeguards: OSFI and GRI report2023-04-17
OSFI launches consultation on fiat-referenced crypto-asset arrangements and activities2023-04-17
Superintendent of Financial Institutions took further action on the Silicon Valley Bank Canadian Branch2023-03-15
Superintendent of Financial Institutions takes temporary control of Silicon Valley Bank’s Canadian branch2023-03-12
OSFI issues new Guideline on Climate Risk Management2023-03-07
OSFI releases draft guideline, launches consultation on culture and behaviour risks2023-02-28
OSFI named as a National Capital Region Top Employer of 20232023-02-07
OSFI’s new guideline E-16 provides enhanced clarity and disclosure for life insurers with participating accounts2023-01-18
OSFI launches public consultation on guideline B-20: Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures2023-01-12
OSFI temporarily adjusts regulatory prudential limits related to investments, commercial lending and borrowing for certain insurance companies2022-12-21
OSFI confirms Minimum Qualifying Rate for uninsured mortgages2022-12-15
OSFI sets Domestic Stability Buffer at 3% and adjusts range2022-12-08
OSFI issues new guideline for assurance on capital, leverage and liquidity returns 2022-11-07
Joint roundtable on emerging issues impacting audit quality in Canada2022-10-24
OSFI announces interim approach to cryptoassets2022-08-18
OSFI releases final insurance capital guidelines for January 1, 20232022-07-21
OSFI releases new guideline for technology and cyber risk, balancing innovation with risk management2022-07-13
OSFI takes focused action to reduce systemic banking system risk2022-06-28
OSFI keeps Domestic Stability Buffer at 2.50%, provides update on review2022-06-22
Changes at the Executive Level2022-06-09
Retirement of Jamey Hubbs2022-05-26
OSFI consults on expectations to advance climate risk management2022-05-26
Chief Actuary of Canada seeks external peer review panel for Actuarial Report on the CPP2022-05-18
Transforming for Tomorrow: OSFI releases its 2022-2025 Strategic Plan2022-04-29
OSFI releases first Annual Risk Outlook2022-04-21
OSFI launches consultation on pension investment risk management2022-03-17
OSFI’s new Top-Level Organizational Structure2022-03-09
Appointment of Assistant Superintendent and Chief Strategy and Risk Officer2022-03-09
Retirement of Neville Henderson2022-02-14
OSFI publishes revised guidelines on reinsurance practices2022-02-11
Changes at the Executive Level2022-02-09
OSFI named an NCR top employer 20222022-02-01
OSFI completes Basel III reforms, releases final capital and liquidity rules to protect Canadians2022-01-31
Bank of Canada/OSFI pilot helps Canadian financial sector assess climate change risks 2022-01-14
OSFI confirms Minimum Qualifying Rate for uninsured mortgages2021-12-17
OSFI maintains Domestic Stability Buffer at 2.50%2021-12-10
Virtual roundtable - CPAB, OSFI and the CSA2021-12-03
OSFI becomes a member of the international Network for Greening the Financial System2021-11-30
OSFI releases its 2020-2021 Annual Report 2021-11-26
OSFI issues updated requirements for technology and cyber incident reporting2021-08-13
OSFI adjusts temporary exclusions from leverage ratio exposure measures; to take effect at end of 2021
2021-08-12
OSFI finalizes its Guideline on Foreign Entities Operating in Canada on a Branch Basis2021-06-28
Appointment of Peter Routledge as Superintendent of Financial Institutions2021-06-24
OSFI issues proposed regulatory changes to the treatment of credit valuation adjustments2021-06-18
OSFI increases Domestic Stability Buffer to 2.50%2021-06-17
Domestic Stability Buffer technical briefing for media2021-06-16
Amendments to the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages2021-05-20
OSFI releases an updated forward policy planner2021-05-06
OSFI launches consultation on enhanced assurance expectations2021-04-13
OSFI proposes new minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages2021-04-08
OSFI unwinds temporary increase to covered bond limit2021-04-06
OSFI unwinds regulatory adjustments for banks subject to market risk capital adequacy rules2021-03-16
Advancing a more resilient and proportional banking regulatory framework in Canada2021-03-11
OSFI named an NCR Top Employer of 20212021-02-02
OSFI determines capital treatment of federal program supporting highly affected sectors2021-01-27
OSFI launches consultation on climate-related risks in the financial sector2021-01-11
Superintendent of Financial Institutions to leave office in June 20212020-12-18
OSFI's Domestic Stability Buffer level remains at 1%2020-12-08
Bank of Canada and OSFI launch pilot project on climate risk scenarios2020-11-16
International Conference of Banking Supervisors briefing for media2020-10-22
Focus on the future of banking supervision in a changing world - International banking supervisory community meet virtually2020-10-22
FSRA and OSFI establish a committee to collaborate on defined contribution plans2020-10-14
OSFI releases its 2019-2020 Annual Report2020-10-06
OSFI updates IFRS 17 implementation timelines2020-09-30
Canada's audit leaders hold roundtable to discuss public confidence in external audit quality2020-09-18
OSFI launches consultation on technology risks in the financial sector2020-09-15
Basel Committee and Canada reimagine the 2020 International Conference of Banking Supervisors2020-09-11
OSFI Updates COVID-19 Measures2020-08-31
OSFI's Domestic Stability Buffer level remains at 1%2020-06-23
External peer review supports findings of the 30th Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan 2020-05-29
OSFI announces continued regulatory flexibility measures to support COVID-19 efforts2020-04-09
OSFI determines capital treatment of programs to support COVID-19 efforts2020-03-30
OSFI announces regulatory flexibility to support COVID-19 efforts2020-03-27
OSFI announces measures to support the resilience of financial institutions2020-03-13
OSFI seeks comments on proposed new benchmark rate for qualifying uninsured mortgages2020-02-18
Advancing Proportionality in OSFI's Capital and Liquidity Regime2020-01-17
Building resilience: OSFI sets Domestic Stability Buffer level at 2.25%2019-12-10
OSFI releases final guideline to deposit-taking institutions on liquidity risk management2019-12-05
OSFI releases final guideline on Foreign Bank Branch Deposit Requirements2019-12-04
OSFI confirms Toronto-Dominion Bank designation as a global systemically important bank 2019-11-22
Canada's audit leaders hold roundtable to discuss public confidence in audit quality2019-11-20
OSFI does not support the proposed design of the IAIS global Insurance Capital Standard2019-11-14
Appointment of Assistant Superintendent, Risk Support Sector 2019-08-19
Building resilience: OSFI sets Domestic Stability Buffer level at 2.00%2019-06-04
OSFI guidance addresses interest rate risks at deposit-taking institutions2019-05-30
The path forward: OSFI releases its strategic plan for 2019-20222019-04-25
Ben Gully to become the Assistant Superintendent, Regulation Sector, in the fall 20192019-04-23
OSFI promotes financial institution resilience with revisions to its Liquidity Adequacy Requirements guideline2019-04-11
OSFI promotes financial institution resilience with a new version of its Large Exposure Limits guideline for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)2019-04-10
Carolyn Rogers announced as the next Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision2019-03-22
Appointment of the Chief Actuary and head of the Office of the Chief Actuary2019-03-05
Building resilience: OSFI sets Domestic Stability Buffer level at 1.75%2018-12-12
OSFI issues a revised Minimum Capital Test for Federally Regulated Property and Casualty Insurance Companies2018-11-30
OSFI updates its Corporate Governance Guideline with more focused and effective principles2018-09-18
Superintendent formally designates Canadian D-SIBs and sets minimum loss absorbing capacity requirements2018-08-21
OSFI issues a separate capital guideline for mortgage insurers2018-08-09
OSFI seeks industry input on the domestic implementation of final Basel III reforms2018-07-16
OSFI releases a discussion paper on reinsurance2018-06-08
OSFI releases final guideline on total loss absorbing capacity for Canada's domestic systemically important banks2018-04-18
OSFI welcomes final Basel III reforms2017-12-07
OSFI issues final version of the 2018 Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test Guideline2017-11-24
OSFI confirms Royal Bank of Canada designation as a global systemically important bank2017-11-21
Proposals for a more focused and effective approach to governance of Canadian financial institutions 2017-11-07
OSFI issues a revised Minimum Capital Test for Federally Regulated Property and Casualty Insurance Companies2017-10-19
OSFI is reinforcing a strong and prudent regulatory regime for residential mortgage underwriting2017-10-17
OSFI issues a revised instruction guide for actuarial reports2017-10-04
OSFI issues its final guideline on enterprise-wide model risk management2017-09-13
Appointment of Assistant Superintendent, Risk Support Sector2017-07-25
OSFI issues revisions to the 2018 Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) guideline for comment 2017-06-23
OSFI releases a draft guideline on Total Loss Absorbing Capacity for Canada's Domestic Systemically Important Banks 2017-06-16
OSFI issues final guideline for Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements2017-04-20
External peer review supports findings of the 27th Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan2017-04-20
OSFI issues for public consultation a new draft guideline on enterprise-wide model risk management 2016-12-21
OSFI issues the final advisory on Capital Requirements for Federally Regulated Mortgage Insurers2016-12-15
OSFI issues a revised instruction guide for actuarial reports2016-10-19
OSFI issues two new instruction guides on disclosure requirements for defined contribution pension plans and defined benefit pension plans2016-10-06
Capital Requirements for Federally Regulated Mortgage Insurers - Draft2016-09-23
Chief Actuary of Canada unveils external peer review panel for Actuarial Report on the CPP2016-09-15
OSFI issues the final version of the Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) guideline2016-09-12
OSFI Tightens Supervisory Expectations for Mortgage Underwriting 2016-07-07
Chief Actuary of Canada publishes the study, Old Age Security Program Mortality Experience: Actuarial Study No. 172016-06-29
OSFI issues final guideline on Operational Risk Management following consultation period2016-06-29
OSFI issues final guideline on IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and Disclosures for FREs2016-06-21
Announcement of the appointment of Assistant Superintendent, Regulation Sector2016-05-12
Chief Actuary of Canada seeks external peer review panel for Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan2016-05-03
OSFI releases for public consultation updates to the capital requirements for loans secured by residential real estate 2016-04-29
OSFI releases for public consultation a draft new life insurance capital adequacy guideline2016-03-31
OSFI issues draft guideline on IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and Disclosures for FREs2016-03-10
OSFI issues final Guideline E-22 Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives2016-02-29
Winding-up order granted for the Canadian branch of Maple Bank GmbH2016-02-16
Superintendent of Financial Institutions continues intervention actions re Canadian branch of Maple Bank2016-02-15
Superintendent of Financial Institutions takes temporary control of the assets of the Canadian branch of Maple Bank 2016-02-10
Announcement of the appointment of Assistant Superintendent, Insurance Supervision Sector2015-07-13
Mortality Rates of Canada Pension Plan Beneficiaries Have Fallen: Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada 2015-06-11
Announcement of the appointment of Assistant Superintendent, Deposit-Taking Supervision Sector2015-04-02
OSFI issues guideline supporting sound residential mortgage insurance underwriting2014-11-06
OSFI issues Revised Minimum Capital Test Guideline for 20152014-09-24
OSFI issues final version of guideline supporting effective governance and risk controls surrounding banks' submission processes regarding the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate or CDOR 2014-09-12
External peer review supports findings of the 26th Actuarial Report on the Canada Pension Plan2014-05-01
Life expectancies of Canadians to continue increasing: Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada2014-04-15
OSFI issues draft guideline supporting sound residential mortgage insurance underwriting2014-04-14
OSFI issues final Guideline on Corporate Governance (PDF, 163 kB)2013-01-28
OSFI releases revised Capital Adequacy Requirements Guideline to comply with Basel III, (PDF, 253 kB)2012-12-10
OSFI releases its 2011-2012 Annual Report (PDF, 225 kB)2012-10-05
OSFI releases Life Insurance Regulatory Framework (PDF, 202 kB)2012-09-05
OSFI releases Revised Draft Guideline B-9, Earthquake Exposure Sound Practices, and related draft revisions to the MCT (PDF, 150 kB)2012-08-15
OSFI releases for comment draft revisions to its Guideline on Corporate Governance (PDF, 148 kB)2012-08-07
Canadians living longer and number of elderly growing faster: Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada (PDF, 30kB)2012-07-11
OSFI Releases Draft Guidance on Mortgage Underwriting Principles (PDF, 52 kB)2012-03-19
Measuring the Financial Sustainability of the CPP: Actuarial Study No. 10 (PDF, 30 kB)2012-01-27