On September 1, 2025, a new framework came into force in Ontario governing how funds collected under disgorgement orders are
A New Path to Investor Redress: Ontario’s Disgorgement Framework
New CIRO Research Provides Important Insights for DIY Investors and Investing Platforms
CIRO’s Office of the Investor and the Behavioural Insights Team published important new research on decision-making supports (sometimes referred to
Global Regulators Step Up Action on “Finfluencers”
Securities regulators around the world are taking coordinated action against so-called “finfluencers” – social-media personalities who promote investments without proper
Good News for Investors: CIRO Launches a Disgorgement Distribution Program
CIRO has launched a new disgorgement distribution program – a framework to return money collected from wrongdoers to investors who
Manitoba Joins Push for Binding OBSI Decisions — Who’s Next?
The Government of Manitoba has taken an important step to strengthen investor protection by introducing legislation that would allow the
Less Frequent Financial Reporting: What the CSA’s Pilot Means for Investors
Canadian securities regulators have adopted a pilot project that allows eligible venture issuers to voluntarily report financial results semi‑annually instead
Greater Transparency on Mutual Fund Conflicts: What’s Changing
Canada’s securities regulators have adopted new rules standardizing how investment fund managers disclose dealings involving potential conflicts of interest, including
CIRO’s New Digital Asset Custody Framework: A Step Forward for Investor Protection
CIRO’s new Digital Asset Custody Framework, released on February 3, 2026, represents an important advancement in safeguarding Canadian investors in
Pushing Liquidity Risk Down to Those Who Can Least Afford It
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is continuing work on a project intended to expand retail investor access to long‑term, illiquid
Crypto Regulation in the UK: Where Does Canada Stand?
On January 8, 2026, the UK’s FCA released its “crypto roadmap,” setting a clear path to bring crypto assets under