Welcome to BLG and AUM Law’s dynamic resource on the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). We invite you to bookmark and revisit this page which will be updated to reflect developments of importance to CIRO registered firms. Resulting from the amalgamation of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA), CIRO has been operating since January 1, 2023 and has led to – and will continue to generate – significant changes in the registration and oversight of investment and mutual fund dealers across Canada, as well as new opportunities. This resource is designed to help you find, understand and act on CIRO-related topics, such as new developments, rules, registration requirements, enforcement and examinations and more.
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Recent developments
- On April 18, 2024 – CIRO released for comment Phase 3 of the proposed changes to harmonize the two rule sets currently applicable to investment dealers and to mutual fund dealers into one set of rules. The Phase 3 changes concern rules to be retained that are common to the IDPC and MFD Rules and have been assessed as not having a material impact on stakeholders. The Phase 3 Proposed DC Rules involve the adoption of rules relating to membership and member business activity approval matters, clearing and settlement of trades and trade delivery standards, and examination, and, investigation and enforcement rules. The comment period is open until July 17, 2024.
- On April 11, 2024 – CIRO released it inaugural Three-Year Strategic Plan. The document is wide ranging and is an important read for all CIRO member dealers. CIRO set out their newly adopted Vision, Mission, and Values. They also identify Transformational Initiatives, including a proposal to “standardize KYC”, and provide a detailed list of Strategic Objectives for all divisions of CIRO. It is a bold plan that CIRO members should make themselves familiar with.
- On March 13, 2024 – CIRO released CIRO Compliance Priorities Report for 2024: Helping Firms with Compliance. The document is wide ranging and is an important read for all CIRO member dealers. CIRO continue to align processes and procedures from the legacy organizations. Also, a focus on implementation and compliance with the Client Focussed Reforms continues.
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