Advocis is focusing on title protection harmonization, as part of its advocacy agenda this year. There is a push for greater proficiency for the financial advisor (FA) title and harmonization with other jurisdictions. Title protection discussions have been ongoing...
CIRO has scheduled the next biennial industry business continuity planning (BCP) trading simulation test for Saturday October 25, 2025. CIRO staff will contact all participant dealers in April 2025 to confirm their required level of participation in the 2025 industry...
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada, (IFIC) is starting a new chapter of its story with a new name. Effective immediately, IFIC has its name to the Securities and Investment Management Association, (SIMA) reflecting an expanded mandate as the leading voice for...
Members of CIRO Regional Councils invite Dealer Members to nominate candidates for election to the Regional Councils in each Region annually, where the Dealer Member has offices. Please submit completed Nomination forms along with the individual’s resume, no later...
IIROC has developed a cybersecurity self-assessment tool (self-assessment tool) primarily for small and medium- sized dealer members. The purpose of the self-assessment tool is to help dealer members assess their own cybersecurity preparedness and identify areas of...
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCSCNB) have issued investor alerts against a suspected crypto investment scam called “CanCap.” The allegedly fraudulent firm is not related to privately-owned...
