CIRO Gains Final Registration Authority in British Columbia

Effective April 1, 2026, CIRO gained expanded registration authority for mutual fund dealers and their representatives in British Columbia. This delegation, granted by the British Columbia Securities Commission, marks the final step in achieving nationwide...

OSC Proposal Targets Automated Compliance

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is exploring plans to modernize its regulatory framework by introducing machine-readable rules. The proposal would convert existing regulations from formats like PDF and HTML into computer-friendly formats. According to the OSC,...

CIRO Names New Background Check Provider

Effective April 1, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has partnered with Mintz Global Screening to carry out background checks for individual registration applications. Mintz Global Screening will conduct checks across Canada, the United...

CIRO Unveils Enforcement Document Production Guide

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has introduced a new Document Production Guide to help dealers preserve data integrity, reduce delays from resubmissions, and improve investigation efficiency through faster evidence review and analysis. The Guide...

CIRO to Return Misconduct Funds in April 2026

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) will launch its Disgorgement Distribution Program and will return funds collected through enforcement actions to affected investors. The program aims to strengthen investor protection by ensuring that penalties for...
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