Jul 30, 2024 | News
The Institute of Advanced Financial Planners, (IAFP) which oversees the registered financial planner (RFP) designation, has stated that it intends for members to “adopt a fiduciary standard when providing financial planning services to their clients.” The IAFP will be...
Jul 29, 2024 | News
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published its annual Summary Report for Dealers, Advisers and Investment Fund Managers, which provides information to help registrants comply with requirements under Ontario securities law. The report discusses important matters...
Jul 26, 2024 | News
Bill C-59 introduces changes to the Competition Act. In line with international ESG disclosure standards, and the CSA Staff Notice 81-334, securities registrants should review, assess for misleading environmental benefit claims (i.e. greenwashing) and update offering...
Jul 26, 2024 | News
Ontario’s Finance ministry has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the set up and operation of managing general agencies, (MGAs). The changes aim to boost consumer protection and create minimum licensing standards for MGAs. The Financial Services Regulatory...
Jul 23, 2024 | News
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published its annual Year in Review, which covers the CSA’s progress made between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, toward the strategic goals outlined in the 2022-2025 Business Plan. In addition to ongoing policy work, this...
Jul 18, 2024 | News
With top companies committing to net-zero emissions targets to national and international bodies crafting standards and regulations, reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics is quickly becoming a norm of doing business. Industry watchers say...
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