“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
Rule changes to Quebec-regulated LIFs
The Government of Quebec approved rule changes to Quebec-regulated Life Income Fund (LIF)...
CIRO introduces new proficiency model for investment dealers
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has selected Fitch Learning as its new...
OSC reviewing fund risk rating and ETF regulation
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) released an annual Summary Report providing an overview of...
Ontario government commits to introducing new licensing regime for MGAs
In its 2024 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government proposed the creation of a new...