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Canada finalises investment-fund commission chargeback ban for October 2028

Canadian provincial securities regulators have adopted amendments barring specified dealer commission chargebacks when investors redeem reporting-issuer funds. The amendments are not yet in force; regulatory approvals and an October 2028 start remain relevant.

Published 26 Oct 2026News2 min readEvent 8 Oct 2026

Regulation & enforcement

Canadian regulators set a 2028 transition for fund commission chargebacks

Final amendments prohibit redemption-triggered repayments by representatives, requiring affected fund distributors to redesign compensation while preserving a legacy exemption for earlier purchases.

Published 20 Oct 2026News2 min readEvent 8 Oct 2026