In August 2025, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) identified a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of approximately
CIRO Data Breach Settlement Moves Forward
B.C. Court Ruling Highlights Account Agreement Risks
The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed an investor’s claim against Scotia Capital Inc. arising from alleged unauthorized trading in
Can Canada Learn from the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy?
The European Union’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) is nearing final approval. Two features merit attention in Canada: its focus on
Ontario Moves Toward the CSA Passport System
After nearly 20 years outside the system, Ontario committed to joining the CSA passport system. The passport system allows firms
CSA and CIRO Provide Guidance on Prediction Markets
FAIR Canada welcomes the August 27 joint notice from the CSA and CIRO on prediction markets. Prediction market contracts allow
A New Path to Investor Redress: Ontario’s Disgorgement Framework
On September 1, 2025, a new framework came into force in Ontario governing how funds collected under disgorgement orders are
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