IIROC, Advocis and others support enforcement measures in Ontario budget
Government plans to study universal “best interest” duty
The introduction of restrictions to using the financial planner title as well a new statutory best interest standard will provide much needed clarity for clients
Ontario’s government intends to work with the province’s financial regulators on many of the Expert Committee’s recommendations
The report makes several recommendations dealing with titles and credentials that are likely to have a significant impact on many in the investment industry
Financial planners and advisors need to take note of this new proposed rule when deciding on what financial planning designation to earn
Proposed amendments would establish minimum proficiency requirements for mutual fund reps who present themselves as planners
In part four of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, speaks with Lynn McGrade, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, about the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) proposals to restrict the use of titles and designations by advisors.
Advisor credentials and titles are set to change, but an agreement on how appears to be a long way off