In The NewsEllen Bessner Interviewed on BNN About ABCP PenaltiesPublished: 12/22/2009 On December 22, 2009, Ellen Bessner appeared on BNN's Market Morning show to discuss her reaction to the $140 million penalties levied by regulators in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec against seven Canadian banks or brokerages for allowing investers to buy asset-backed commercial paper that traded after the market collapsed during the US subprime credit crisis. Ellen is a litigation partner whose practice focuses on acting for corporations in commercial litigation, professional liability and employment disputes. She has developed a special niche representing investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, Portfolio Managers, compliance officers, branch managers/supervisors, and advisors in Ontario courts of all levels and at various regulatory tribunals, including IIROC, MFDA, OSC and FSCO. |