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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.
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CSA reduce prospectus frequency for funds in continuous distribution
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced that as of March 3, 2025, investment funds...
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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Investment Regulation Organization (CIRO)...
DFSA credential no longer qualifies for FA title in Ontario
The Designated Financial Services Advisor (DFSA) designation, no longer qualifies for use of the...
2023 Exemptions granted by CIRO
Each year, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization's (CIRO) Board of Directors and staff,...
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