FSRA proposes guidance on life agent fitness

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, (FSRA) issued draft guidance intended to ensure that agents and managing general agencies (MGAs) are equipped to comply with regulatory requirements, treat customers fairly and meet their legal obligations. The...

New CIPF Brochure now available for order

New CIPF brochures are available for order. A two-year transition period was set for the changes required by the CIPF Disclosure Policy. Firms that were members of the Former CIPF and MFDA IPC prior to Jan. 1, 2023, must be in compliance by January 1, 2025. Inventory...

CSA and CIRO publish summary of short selling consultation

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) published a summary of responses and comments to CSA/IIROC Staff Notice 23-329 Short Selling in Canada. Copies of the comment letters are publicly available on the...

FP Canada consults on conflict-related rule, trusted contact person

FP Canada has opened consultations on two new Rules of Conduct for CFP® and QAFP® professionals. The first proposed rule prohibits certified professionals acting as an estate trustee, executor, or a power of attorney for property, whilst providing financial planning...

CIRO’s Office of the Investor publishes Blueprint

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) Office of the Investor has released its inaugural Blueprint. The Office of the Investor’s mission is to understand and inform investors and elevate their voice at CIRO. CIRO has also identified promotion of the...
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