OSC: Introducing a best interest standard for advisors and dealers

Eleanor Farrell, director, Office of the Investor, Ontario Securities Commission, discusses the consultation paper on the introduction of a statutory best interest standard for advisors and dealers. She outlines five concerns the Canadian Securities Administrators have with the current know your client, suitability, and know your product standard. Farrell spoke at the CIRPs annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ont.