IFIC shares concerns about CIRO’s proposed integrated fee model

The Investment Fund Institute of Canada (IFIC) has outlined four key concerns about CIRO’s proposed integrated fee model, which is due to come into force in April 2025. The proposed integrated fee model will apply to both mutual fund dealers and investment dealers....

CIRO releases Annual Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025

CIRO released its Annual Public Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025 (April 2024 – March 2025). The Annual Priorities build on last year’s priorities. This year, the themes of the Annual Priorities CIRO is focused on are in three key areas: Integration, Regulatory Delivery...

FSRA review shows compliance with seg fund DSC ban

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) says the review of 54 information filings from 14 insurers in 2023, found the companies complied with the deferred sales charges (DSC) ban. The ban, which came into effect in June 2023, required insurers to...

EMDs allowed to distribute prospectus offerings in 6 jurisdictions

A group of the country’s major securities regulators, (including Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan) issued coordinated blanket orders that will allow Exempt market dealers (EMDs) to distribute securities issued by prospectus,...

OSC’s Investor Advisory Panel releases 2023 annual report

The Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) has released its 2023 annual report. Investor protection is the main highlight of the report. Besides bolstering consumer awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) fraud risks, the report also...

CSA urges vigilance against online elder financial abuse

In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 15th, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) are urging older adults to stay vigilant against the increasing threat of online financial elder abuse. The CSA offers several tips for Canadians to protect...
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