Conflict of interest concerns spark regulators' review
Insurance regulators promised new guidance on upfront compensation structures
Proposal would eliminate regulatory arbitrage between seg funds and mutual funds
CSA, CCIR propose new cost reporting requirements for investment and seg funds
CCIR-CISRO proposals aim to align incentive structures with fairness principles
CCIR, CISRO consultation will also consider outright ban on upfront commissions
Document outlines key principles that regulators expect insurers and intermediaries to engrain into their daily practices
Proposal aims to “foster discussions between regulators, insurers and intermediaries on market conduct”
Revamped qualifications could discourage candidates
Single database improves access for consumers and industry stakeholders