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IIROC and MFDA have amalgamated to become CIRO as of June 1st 2023

Sep 19, 2023 - By Misc Authors

Here'sa an update of the Self Regulatory Ornanization (SRO) within the investment field. ** IIROC and MFDA are now amalgamated to become CIRO. Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the...

Approval Categories and Definitions

Dec 7, 2021 - By Misc Authors

Below are different CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization: Formerly known as IIROC) approval categories and definitions you may find throughout the site. Investment Representative (IR): An...

Different Qualifications for licensing

Dec 7, 2021 - By Misc Authors

Licensing to trade securities (not limited to mutual funds): Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)® is the pre-requisite to becoming licensed (registered) to sell securities. I...

Investment Firms Registration & Individual Registration

Dec 7, 2021 - By Misc Authors

Investment Dealer A firm that sells a broad selection of investment products, such as: shares and bonds mutual funds and exchange-traded funds limited partnerships real estate investment trusts and ot...