Aug 30, 2024 | Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, Mortgage and Real Estate Investment Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
A friendly reminder to all mortgage administrators, mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders of the upcoming requirement to comply with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the Act) as of October 11, 2024. The requirements include the...
Apr 29, 2022 | Client-Focused Reforms (CFRs), FAQs, Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
You just got a formal request from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that they would like to come by for a visit, accompanied by a request for all the inner workings of your firm, what do you do?! First, respond. Second, get ready, any regulatory review will be...
Mar 31, 2022 | Client-Focused Reforms (CFRs), FAQs, Investment Funds, Regulatory Compliance
Answer: As set out in National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (31-103), as a registrant you are now required to follow all the new KYC and suitability requirements. Section 13.3(2) of NI 31-103 provides,...