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Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.
Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.

Antique scales are simply office decoration for lawyer James DaCosta, but they are likely to be regarded as very real sales of justice by his visitors. DaCosta, 46, becomes top enforcement officer for the Ontario Securities Commission in September - the man in charge of keeping Bay Streeters in line. He's been a specialist in mining and securities law for many years.

Date7/29/1975
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Legal specialist in stock market legislation, James Baillie, new head of the Ontario Securities Commission, says he thinks the less regulations, the better
Legal specialist in stock market legislation, James Baillie, new head of the Ontario Securities Commission, says he thinks the less regulations, the better
9/26/1977
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
William R. Lilliott, chairman of U.S.-owned Merrill Lynch, Royal Securities Ltd. of Toronto, is scheduled to become the new chairman of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) board of governors. The Georgia-born former U.S. submarine officer was the first representative of a foreign-owned brokerage firm to be elected to the exchange board. He's optimistic that markets will begin to rise.
5/19/1977
Terry Malone, formr president of bankrupt Malone Lynch Securities, now occupies Bay St
Terry Malone, formr president of bankrupt Malone Lynch Securities, now occupies Bay St
9/30/1971
Stockbroker Terry Malone was the president of Malone Lynch Securities Ltd
Stockbroker Terry Malone was the president of Malone Lynch Securities Ltd
9/30/1971
James Pitblado of Dominion Securities in Montreal is incoming chairman of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (IDA). He says it is essential (...)
James Pitblado of Dominion Securities in Montreal is incoming chairman of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (IDA). He says it is essential (...)
6/14/1978
Competitive move, Jim Pitblado, left, chairman of Dominion Securities Pitfield Ltd
Competitive move, Jim Pitblado, left, chairman of Dominion Securities Pitfield Ltd
8/13/1986
Making his case against retroactive controls one froreign ownership of companies in securities business, Donald Webb, vice-president of Merrill Lynch,(...)
Making his case against retroactive controls one froreign ownership of companies in securities business, Donald Webb, vice-president of Merrill Lynch,(...)
11/15/1971
From left; plastic surgeon Guillermo Castillo and wife Elizabeth; Anthony Fell of RBC Dominion Securities; and wife Shari.
From left; plastic surgeon Guillermo Castillo and wife Elizabeth; Anthony Fell of RBC Dominion Securities; and wife Shari.
10/25/1988
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
Sign of success: David Cooke of Prudential-Bach Securities shows off the upbeat license plate on his Mercedes-Benz. Now he's considering trading the car for a cheaper model.
12/9/1987
Arthur Pattillo, chairman of Ontario Securities Commission
Arthur Pattillo, chairman of Ontario Securities Commission
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Securities post is his new calling
Securities post is his new calling
10/27/1982
Peter Dey: Ontario Securities Commission chairman will participate in a workshop this week
Peter Dey: Ontario Securities Commission chairman will participate in a workshop this week
10/27/1982