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For all questions related to CIRO’s Proposed Proficiency Model, please visit CIRO’s webpage or email proficiency@ciro.ca.
What is CIRO?
As of January 1, 2023 the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) have combined to form the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). CIRO is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces and is carrying on the regulatory functions of IIROC and the MFDA.
Any references to IIROC and MFDA on the website and other course materials remain, and refer to CIRO.
What courses meet Investment Dealer proficiency requirements?
The following are the CSI courses that meet the proficiency requirements for Investment Dealer approved person categories regulated by CIRO.
Please note that these categories may have additional non-proficiency related requirements.
- Investment Representative
- Registered Representative – Retail (Also referred to in the industry as an Investment Advisor)
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC®)
- Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH®)
- Wealth Management Essentials (WME®)
Note: The WME® is a post-licensing course which requires completion within 30 months of RR licensing - New Entrants Course (NEC) may be taken by individuals registered in a recognized foreign jurisdiction in lieu of the CSC® and CPH® (in conjunction with completion of a recognized foreign registration examination).
- Registered Representative – Institutional
- Registered Representative or Investment Representative dealing in options
OR
- Registered Representative or Investment Representative dealing in futures
- Registered Representative – Portfolio Management
- Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH®)
- Chartered Investment Manager Designation (CIM®) or Canadian Investment Manager Designation (CIM)
- Supervisor (Depending on category of oversight)
- Executive (including the Ultimate Designated Person) or Director
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Securities Trader
What courses meet Mutual Fund Dealer proficiency requirements?
The following are the CSI courses that meet the proficiency requirements for Mutual Fund Dealer positions set by the Canadian Securities Administrators.
Please note that these positions may have additional non-proficiency related requirements.
- Mutual Fund Dealer – Dealing Representative
OR
- Mutual Fund Dealer – Chief Compliance Officer
AND
The following are the CSI courses that meet the proficiency requirements for Mutual Fund Dealer positions set by CIRO.
Please note that these positions may have additional requirements.
- Mutual Fund Dealer – Branch Manager
OR