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New rules around know-your-client (KYC), know-your-product (KYP) and suitability are fast becoming a reality. The Canadian Securities Administrators’ client-focused reforms will go into effect late ...

A couple of critical components in the Canadian Securities Administrators’ client-focused reforms (CFRs), which are set to come into effect at year-end, stand the risk of becoming almost pointless, ...

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) recently released Joint Staff Notice 31-368, their review of how firms are implementing the ...

This article looks at the enhanced suitability requirements of the client-focused reforms (CFRs). It’s the fourth in my series that explores aspects of the regulations that will have the greatest ...

The Canadian Securities Administrators’ revised client-focused reforms provide welcome relief for the industry on referral arrangements and clarity on conflicts, while some advisors say the reforms ...

Everyone talks about being client focused these days. But what is genuine client focus? Many client-focused initiatives appear to be driven by fear. Fear of being outshone by the competition. Fear ...

“Canadian lawyers typically don’t compete by reducing their own costs — that type of competitive advantage is lost on them. Gowlings seems to be the lone Ontario exception as they opened operations in ...

Vanguard, a leading issuer of exchange-traded funds, continues to experience impressive growth, and according to Samuel Martinez, Head of Fixed Income Index and ETF Product at Vanguard, it all comes ...

Steve, welcome to Canadian Lawyer TV. Today, we are interviewing a partner from one of the top personal injury boutiques for 2025. We are spotlighting Boland Romaine LLP, an Ontario-based firm that's ...

American Century Investments achieves historic asset growth with a focus on clients while also advancing global health KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sept. 19, 2025, American ...