The International Organization of Securities Commissions, (IOSCO) published a trio of final reports on finfluencers, online imitative trading practices and digital engagement practices, stemming from a strategic initiative to enhance retail investor protection in the...
The rise of financial influencers on social media has caused concern with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently finding that 35% of Canadians have followed advice from these sources. The OSC recommends advisors assess their clients’ reliance on such sources...
The government of Ontario has proposed new legislation to enhance the powers of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). If passed, Ontario will join Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec,...
At their recent summit, the International Financial Brokers of Canada (IFBC) offered best practices for advisors. Amid higher regulatory fines and stricter monitoring, tips to advisors include documenting each client interaction, staying within their practice area and...
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published the results of research carried out by its staff, to analyze the discussions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in regulatory filings. The results of the analysis showed the number of issuers discussing AI in their...
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is warning investors about fraudulent websites promoting Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) offers. Individuals who engage with these websites, risk serious financial loss. CIRO recommends that investors...
