FCNB offers free e-learning financial abuse of older adults course

The Financial and Consumers Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCNB) has developed a free e-learning module, designed to help New Brunswickers develop awareness of the signs and ways to prevent financial exploitation. FCNB has a number of online resources to help...

DFSA removed as FSRA approved credential

The Designated Financial Services Advisor (DFSA) credential is no longer an approved credential for the “financial advisor” title in Ontario. The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) requested that the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) remove...

OSFI releases annual risk outlook

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has released its Annual Risk Outlook for 2024-2025, which identifies key risks OSFI perceives as threats to Canada’s financial system in the coming year. The Annual Risk Outlook has identified...

FP Canada introduces 2 new rules

FP Canada has updated its Standards of Professional Responsibility with two new conduct rules. The first new rule is related to naming of a Trusted Contact Person (TCP). The second new rule is related to Conflicts of Interest, specifically prohibiting financial...

CSA releases updated ESG-related fund disclosure guidance

The Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) Staff Notice 81-334, provides guidance on the disclosure of investment funds as along with guidance relating to a new fund classification – the ESG Limited Consideration Fund. The Notice also clarifies the CSA’s view...

CIRO releases 2024 Compliance Priorities Report webcast

CIRO has released a new webcast highlighting the CIRO Compliance Priorities Report for 2024. The webcast covers topics such as Client Focused Reforms, upcoming changes to the compliance program, cybersecurity, along with many other topics. Investment Dealer webcast...
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