SRO-Regulated Firms in Canada
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What is the maximum coverage provided by the MFDA Investor Protection Corporation for general accounts?

  • $500,000
  • $100,000
  • $2 million
  • $1 million (correct)

On what grounds can the MFDA enforce rules against its members?

  • Through a non-transparent disciplinary process
  • By providing legal advice
  • By conducting tax audits
  • By initiating compliance reviews (correct)

What is the primary function of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI)?

  • To provide financial advice
  • To conduct market research
  • To regulate investment firms
  • To resolve disputes between firms and clients (correct)

What is the maximum amount up to which OBSI can recommend settlement claims?

<p>$500,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity provides coverage for eligible customer losses due to a MFDA Member's insolvency?

<p>MFDA Investor Protection Corporation (IPC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who funds the MFDA Investor Protection Corporation?

<p>Contributions from MFDA Members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transparent disciplinary process conducted by the MFDA?

<p>To impose fines and suspensions on members for non-compliance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of FINTRAC in Canada?

<p>To prevent money laundering and terrorist financing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Canadian law, what constitutes money laundering?

<p>Transforming illegally obtained money into legitimate sources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method of money laundering mentioned in the text?

<p>Purchasing real estate properties with illicit funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does terrorist financing differ from money laundering?

<p>Terrorist financing supports illegal activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entities are among those monitored by FINTRAC in Canada?

<p>Money service businesses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of money laundering?

<p>To make illicit funds untraceable and merge them with legitimate assets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does FINTRAC contribute to public safety in Canada?

<p>By analyzing information to detect and deter money laundering and terrorist financing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when dirty money enters the financial system?

<p>It is held in cash accounts and may be laundered by purchasing securities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is considered 'personal information' under PIPEDA?

<p>Opinions and evaluations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of a typical definition of personal information under PIPEDA?

<p>Telephone number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the National Do Not Call List (DNCL) according to the text?

<p>To allow consumers to choose whether to receive telemarketing calls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered telemarketing according to the text?

<p>Unsolicited telecommunications to promote services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to PIPEDA, which of the following is not considered personal information?

<p>Employee's name (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions are organizations regulated by PIPEDA permitted to take with personal information?

<p>Collect and disclose personal information as required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of SRO-regulated firms mentioned in the text?

<p>Investment dealers and mutual fund dealers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a phone number is listed on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL), what should telemarketers do?

<p>Avoid calling the number for telemarketing purposes without permission (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does IIROC stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Securities Regulator as mentioned in the text?

<p>Regulating the buying and selling of securities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) as highlighted in the text?

<p>Reviewing and approving mutual funds before sale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key obligation of a Dealing Representative according to the text?

<p>Following the rules of the Securities Regulator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of complaints do Securities Regulators investigate as per the text?

<p>Investor complaints against companies and their employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from mutual funds, what else do Securities Regulators review and approve before they are offered for sale?

<p>New issue prospectuses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MFDA stand for in relation to SRO-regulated firms?

<p>Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Commercial Electronic Message (CEM)?

<p>To encourage participation in a commercial activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to CASL, what must be included in a CEM?

<p>Information that identifies the sender (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for sending CEMs under CASL?

<p>Recipient's approval for receiving messages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must a CEM enable the recipient to do?

<p>Withdraw consent and unsubscribe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to CASL, what option must organizations provide to consumers regarding unsubscribing from messages?

<p>Option to unsubscribe from all future messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited by CASL regarding sending CEMs?

<p>Sending messages without a request for consent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not including sender identification in a CEM according to CASL?

<p>Legal action against the sender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under CASL, what is the significance of recipient consent for sending CEMs?

<p>An essential requirement before sending messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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