CIRO Seeks to Eliminate Dual Registration Model

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has proposed ending its dual registration framework, allowing investment dealers to run mutual fund divisions without separate mutual fund dealer registration. The proposals are open for public comment until June...

CIRO Issues Consolidated Dealer Rules for Comment

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has released its proposed consolidated dealer rules for final comment, presenting a single harmonized rulebook following a five-phase consultation process. The framework aims to reduce regulatory arbitrage, align...

ICIB Consults on New Restricted Insurance Agency Rules

The The Insurance Council of British Columbia (ICBC) is consulting on new licensing rules for 18 types of businesses that sell insurance incidentally, including mortgage brokers and auto dealers. The regulation, effective Jan. 1, 2027, will expand licensing beyond...

CSA Approves CIRO Amendment to Approved Person Fees

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have approved the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) proposed amendment to the Approved Person Fees component of the Annual Dealer Member Fee Model. The amendment increases the fee from $250 to $300 per...
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