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Proficiency
CIRO is excited to bring the Proficiency Project to life!
Our formal launch date is January 1, 2026, and there will be many important updates provided between now and then.
This webpage is your go-to source for up-to-date Proficiency news that is relevant to you - whether you’re a firm, a course provider or a potential candidate.
The new CIRO Proficiency model is assessment-centric and will apply to Approved Persons of Investment Dealers. In the coming months we’ll be releasing more information about the syllabi, sample examinations, and other relevant information and guides. We’ll be with you every step of the way through transparent and timely communications.
If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected] or check this page regularly for news you can use.
News
CIRO Announces New Proficiency Model Partnership with Fitch Learning
Proposed Proficiency Model — Approved Persons under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules
Comment Letters - Proposed Proficiency Model — Approved Persons Under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules
Competency Profiles for Approved Persons (Investment Dealers)
Consultation Paper – Proposed Proficiency Model- Approved Persons under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules
Comment Letters - Consultation Paper – Proposed Proficiency Model- Approved Persons under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules
- Consultation Paper (Phase III) – Competency Profiles for Supervisors, Traders, Associate Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Managers | IIROC (8/29/2022)
- Consultation Paper (Phase II) – Competency Profiles for Directors, Executives, Ultimate Designated Persons, Chief Compliance Officers, and Chief Financial Officers | IIROC (8/31/2021)
- Consultation Paper (Phase I) - Competency Profiles for Registered Representatives and Investment Representatives, Retail and Institutional | IIROC (8/18/2020)
- IIROC announces new proficiency assurance model (9/22/2015)
- Proficiency Assurance: The Next Phase in Proficiency Regulation (9/22/2015)
- Proficiency Assurance: The Next Phase Consultation Relating to Expiry of CSI Contract (7/16/2014)