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Jul 2, 2026

Record-Keeping Requirements for Ontario Fund Managers and Sponsors


Record-keeping is a core compliance consideration for Ontario private fund managers and fund sponsors. This article explains the NI 31-103 books-and-records framework, the documentation issuers should retain to support prospectus exemption reliance under NI 45-106, what the OSC typically examines during compliance reviews, and practical approaches to digital retention, outsourcing, and cross-border storage.

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