Ad Hoc Technical Advisory Committee 
Asset Transfer

Meeting Minutes

Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Time: 9.30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

This summary sets out the key points discussed at the November 1, 2019 meeting. 

Purpose of Committee

The purpose of this “ad hoc” special purpose committee is to fulfill one of FSRA’s Pension Sector priorities, to refocus regulation on burden reduction.

The committee is considering ways to reduce member communication complexity, reduce regulatory burden, shorten and streamline FSRA’s review process following a principles-based approach, and identifying possible legislative and regulatory changes to facilitate and support efficient, outcomes-based transactions.

Historical background and intent

An overview of the historical background of the current regulatory regime for asset transfers was discussed.

Desired outcomes

The committee discussed the desired outcomes for the asset transfer regime and the need to have immediate executable solutions within the framework that are principles-based, outcomes-focussed and transparent. 

“Pain points” & Possible Solutions

The committee discussed the pain points in the current regime generally, and had a more focused discussion on the member notice requirements.  A discussion followed regarding possible solutions to the issues and pain points identified.

The committee also discussed the desire to have less prescriptive requirements and greater regulatory flexibility when reviewing applications.  The committee proposed that the level of FSRA’s application review could be based on an assessment of risk associated with the proposed transaction.

Attendance Record

Invited/Attended

Company Name

Attendance Status
(A)ttended; (R)egrets; (S)ubstitute; (TC)Teleconference

Caroline Blouin

FSRA- EVP and TAC Chair

A

Alex McKinnon

United Steelworkers

A

Anthony Guindon

Koskie

A

Ben Ukonga

Mercer

A

Danelle Parkinson

Ontario Pension Board

A

Dani Goraichy

OPTrust

A

Dean Newell

Actuarial Solutions

A

Evan Howard

CAAT

A

Geoffrey Melbourne

Willis Towers

A

Greg Winfield

McCarthy Tetrault

A

Ingrid Chingcuanco

OMERs

A

Jasenka Brcic

Eckler

A

Jeff Sommers

Blakes

A

Lisa Mills

BMKP

A

Mitch Frazer

Torys

A

Rachel Arbour

HOOPP

A

Susan Philpott

Goldblatt

A

Andrew Bucci

MoF

A

Cole Matthews

MoF

A

Andrew Fung

FSRA

A

Ben Jagnarine

FSRA

A

Jessica Rose

FSRA

A

Julina Lam Lyn

FSRA

A

Mark Eagles

FSRA

A

Reesha Hosein

FSRA

A

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