IIROC Republishes Proposals To Implement CRM

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada today republished a proposal to implement core aspects of its Client Relationship Model Project. IIROC's proposal would address issues relating to relationship disclosure, conflicts of interest management and disclosure, suitability assessment and account performance reporting. Proposed transition periods would range from the immediate implementation for certain provisions relating to conflict identification to three years for certain disclosure to existing clients.

IIROC also stated that the CSA are expected to publish proposed amendments to National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions to introduce cost disclosure and performace reporting requirements for all registered dealers and advisers.