“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
2025 ACCP Conference
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 Releases First Annual Report
CIRO released its first Annual Report since the amalgamation of the MFDA and IIROC. The report...
CSA proposes WKSI model
The CSA is proposing to introduce a prospectus regime, for so-called well-known seasoned issuers...
FSRA’s Fee Rule has been approved by the Minister of Finance
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) released its final fee rule, which...
CIRO Advisory Committees
CIRO values consultation with Dealer Members to help understand issues and develop thoughtful,...