CSA proposes changes to investment fund disclosures

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have released a series of proposed amendments for public comment, aimed to improve reporting to investors while also easing the regulatory burden on the industry. The focus is to improve the quality of information provided...

CIRO highlights substantial progress in second annual report

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has just published its second annual report, Annual Report for 2023-2024, along with its inaugural Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) Annual Report, highlighting the achievements and strategic initiatives for 2023-24....

FP Canada issues guidance for planners

The FP Canada Standards Council Conduct Review Panel (CRP) has published practice guidance for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professionals and Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) professionals. The guidance addresses the responsibilities of CFP and QAFP...

CIRO Rule Consolidation Project update

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) has determined it will not proceed with proposals to allow mutual fund dealers the ability to offer discretionary accounts, managed accounts and order-execution-only accounts, as part of the rulebook...

CCIR plan to overhaul of complaints system oversight

The Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) issued a report, detailing a review of its oversight of the dispute-resolution providers in the insurance industry, after launching an external review of the oversight framework last year. The CCIR has committed to...

CAPSA unveils new guidelines

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) issued two sets of guidance: A comprehensive new guidance on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans, such as defined-contribution pensions, RRSPs, TFSAs, RESPs and...
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