CIRO Rule Consolidation Project Update

CIRO published their Annual Priorities for fiscal 2024, on June 1, 2023. One of the priorities, is harmonizing CIRO’s regulatory approach, including consolidating the Investment Dealer and Mutual Fund Dealer rules. On June 30, 2023, CIRO published a Rule...

Regulators addressing ‘finfluencers’

The term ‘finfluencer’ refers to online influencers, marketing financial products and services. This use of social media poses risks, including influencers promoting products they don’t understand and targeting younger investors who trust the advice. The U.K.’s...

Fifth province stepping into space of Title Protection regulations

Manitoba is looking to join Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, by proposing regulations to address the use of the “financial planner” and “financial advisor” titles. With multiple provinces regulating this space, Manitoba has asked for comments and...

CIRO proposing a new proficiency model

CIRO is proposing a shift to an exam-based approach to industry proficiency. This approach focuses on assessments based on competencies, not courses. While the proposed date to implement the new proficiency model isn’t until 2026, CIRO aims to publish their new rule...

Canada Disability Benefit Act Receives Royal Assent

Some really interesting and exciting news was announced regarding a new federal benefit meant to support working-age Canadians with disabilities; recently, the Canada Disability Benefit Act received royal assent. As we know, financial stability and financial planning...

OBSI adds two consumer interest directors to board

The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) made an important announcement regarding structural and organizational changes following its public consultation on governance. In part, two consumer interest directors are to be added to the board in the hopes...
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