Notice 2019-002 - Amendments to Trading System Functionality & Features - Request for Comment

March 28, 2019

CNSX Markets Inc., (CSE or the Exchange) is filing this Notice in accordance with the process for the Review and Approval of Rules and Information Contained in Form 21-101F1 and the Exhibits Thereto attached as Appendix B to the Exchange’s recognition order (“Protocol”).  The Exchange intends to implement enhancements to its trading system in response to customer feedback.  The enhancements, including new order types and additional features for existing order types, are described below.

A.         Change to GMF Start Time

Currently the CSE starts trading GMF eligible orders on CSE listed instruments as the CSE listed opening match begins.  The proposed change is for CSE to start trading GMF eligible orders following the CSE listed opening match. 

• GMF trading on CSE listed instruments will be enabled following the CSE listed opening match.
• GMF trading will end as trading on CSE listed instruments closes.
• GMF trading start and end times will not change for other market listed instruments.

B.         Expected Implementation Date:  May 31, 2019

C.         Rationale and Analysis

The current guarantee for eligible orders at the open imposes unreasonable risk on the market makers by exposing them to an unbounded potential capital risk in the opening match.

D.         Expected Impact

The expected impact of the significant change would be a more consistent and risk reduced workflow for industry stakeholders.

E.         Compliance with Ontario Securities Law

There will be no impact on the CSE’s compliance with Ontario securities law.  The changes do not alter any of the requirements for fair access or the maintenance of fair and orderly markets.

F.         Technology Changes

This GMF change requires no change in technology or behaviour on the part of the dealers or vendors.

G.        Other Markets or Jurisdictions

This change aligns CSE functionality with TMX functionality relative to the actual operation of GMF/MGF start times.

H.        Comments

Comments on the proposed amendments should be in writing and submitted no later than April 29th, 2019 to:

Mark Faulkner Vice President, Listings and Regulation CNSX Markets Inc. 220 Bay Street, 9th Floor Toronto, ON, M5J 2W4 Fax: 416.572.4160 Email: [email protected]

Market Regulation Branch Ontario Securities Commission 20 Queen Street West, 20th Floor Toronto, ON, M5H 3S8 Fax: 416.595.8940 Email: [email protected]