In support of our new Proficiency model, CIRO is pleased to publish the CIRE syllabus, practice exam and study guide. This is the first of nine Proficiency exams. These materials are meant as tools for education providers of all kinds who wish to offer preparatory courses for the exam and for those who wish to pursue self-directed study.
For information on who will be required to complete the CIRE, please refer to the Bulletin.
Below are materials intended to help candidates, course providers, and firms in preparation for the exam’s implementation.
- Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) Syllabus (PDF)
- CIRE Practice Exam (PDF under construction)
- CIRE Guide for Studying (PDF)
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News
- 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)
Background on the RFP and REOI Process
The RFP and REOI periods have closed. In the interests of transparency, we are maintaining the public facing documents related to the process at the links below.