
About Us
The Association of Canadian Compliance Professionals (ACCP) was founded in 2000 as a non-profit organization designed to assist financial services industry compliance professionals navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Our pan-Canadian membership base represents a cross-section of compliance individuals from mutual fund dealers, exempt market dealers, investment dealers, dual registered firms, firms that offer insurance and services, and others operating under the purview of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). CIRO was formed through the amalgamation of two predecessor SROs, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA).
We also welcome and benefit from our members working as industry service providers including legal, technology and independent consultants.
Mandate:
- Promote professionalism amongst compliance professionals
- Provide and sponsor educational programs
- Alert members to important regulatory developments
- Recommend best practices
- Advocate compliance and regulatory matters
In addition to providing a platform for membership to have a voice in our industry, as a non-profit, the ACCP also recognizes the importance of supporting worthy causes who make a positive impact on our community and fostering the next generation of compliance professionals through our Giving Back + Scholarships programs.