“I recommend ACCP to any person or firm involved in Compliance in the Investment Fund area. This is a group dedicated to supporting compliance professionals by the sharing of information and experiences in respect of usual business, regulations, and regulators and more.”
– Member since 2004
Who are we
The Association of Canadian Compliance Professionals (ACCP) was founded in 2000 as a non-profit organization designed to assist financial services industry compliance professionals navigate an ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Our pan-Canadian membership base represents a cross-section of compliance individuals from mutual fund dealers, exempt market dealers, investment dealers, dual registered firms, firms that offer insurance and services, and others operating under the purview of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). CIRO was formed through the amalgamation of two predecessor SROs, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA). We also welcome and benefit from our members working as industry service providers including legal, technology and independent consultants.
Industy News
CIRO Rule Consolidation Project – Phase 5
CIRO set out the fifth, and final, set of proposed rule changes as part of its ongoing project to...
Advocis push for greater proficiency for the FA title
Advocis is focusing on title protection harmonization, as part of its advocacy agenda this year....
CIRO Business Continuity Planning Test – scheduled October 25, 2025
CIRO has scheduled the next biennial industry business continuity planning (BCP) trading...
IFIC reveals rebrand to SIMA
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada, (IFIC) is starting a new chapter of its story with a new...