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CIRO addresses cybersecurity, AI, CFR gaps and more<\/a><\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s report addresses, among other items, the management of emerging technology risks, including cybersecurity and AI.
\n\u201cCybersecurity continues to be a key business risk for all dealers\u201d due to its potential impact on operations, the report says, noting CIRO\u2019s cybersecurity breach last August.
\nIn 2026, the regulator will conduct a cybersecurity table-top exercise, similar to previous years, to help firms \u201cidentify emerging cyber and operational risks, learn best practices for managing evolving threats, and incorporate lessons learned from CIRO\u2019s own recent incident,\u201d the report says.
\nThe report emphasizes the need for continuous cybersecurity training for staff.
\n\u201cWhile many dealers have implemented effective preventative and detective measures, inadequate training can make staff the weakest link in cybersecurity defence,\u201d the report says. \u201cWe have seen instances where employees have fallen victim to phishing attempts, allowing unauthorized access to dealer systems.\u201d
\nCIRO\u2019s cyberbreach was the result of staff falling prey to phishing.
\n\u201cContinuous training for all staff is highly recommended to enhance awareness and reduce vulnerability to these attacks, with the implementation of multi-factor authentication as a second layer of protection,\u201d the report says.
\nTo the extent that dealers use AI in their operations, CIRO will be reviewing the associated operational controls related to that use, as part of the regulator\u2019s financial and operations compliance exams, the report says.
\nRelated to conduct and supervision, the report encourages dealers to review the findings of the recent client-focused reforms (CFRs) sweep, related to know your client, know your product and suitability. The \u201cmost common deficiency identified\u201d was a failure to have policies and procedures that are tailored to the firm\u2019s business model and that are \u201cdetailed and actionable,\u201d the report says.
\n\u201cPolicies and procedures that simply reiterate the principles-based rules, without providing any additional detail regarding specific processes the firm has implemented, are inadequate,\u201d the report says. CIRO is developing additional guidance regarding CFR deficiencies, it says.
\nThe report also summarizes observations from recent compliance exams that may impact the effectiveness of dealers\u2019 compliance systems. These include gaps in supervisory practices, such as inadequate review of outside activities and the assessment of those activities for potential conflicts, as well as insufficient identification of client communications through non-approved channels.
\n\u201cDealers should implement a robust process for reviewing outside business activities, including assessing them for potential conflicts of interest,\u201d the report says. \u201cThey should enforce strict controls over approved communication channels and deploy monitoring tools to detect any use of non-approved platforms.\u201d
\nGaps were also found in identifying and managing conflicts. For example, conflicts may have been reviewed in dealers\u2019 internal registries but adequate disclosure to clients wasn\u2019t provided.
\nDealers should \u201cmaintain written procedures for identifying, addressing and disclosing conflicts of interest, ensuring that these policies remain current and accurately reflect the dealer\u2019s business practices and operational realities,\u201d the report says.
\nAmong the regulator\u2019s reminders related to registration, the report noted common deficiencies in filing, such as registrants filing incorrect information in the \u201clegal name\u201d field of Form 33-109F4.
\n\u201cFiling incorrect information in this field (e.g., short forms and anglicized names) will result in [registration] delays, as new background checks may need to be conducted,\u201d the report says.
\nThe report also noted that the regulator continues to work toward a harmonized program for continuing education (CE). \u201cOver the course of the next few months, we will publish our proposed phase 2 amendments\u201d for CE harmonization, the report says.
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