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Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
A globally recognized program for professionals advancing into quantitative finance, risk, and derivatives.
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CFSA: Preferred Credential for Personal Bankers
Better understand your clients' unique financial needs and goals to build positive client relationships with the CFSA.
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PFP® Approved Under FSRA Title Regulation
FSRA has approved the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation for Financial Planner title use in Ontario.
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Explore Multiple Career Paths
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Drive Effective Client Conversations
Get started with the Personal Financial Services Advice (PFSA) course to enhance your soft skills and build profitable client relationships.
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Explore Multiple Career Paths
Explore different roles and opportunities available in the financial services industry and view the recommended courses and credentials.
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Canadian Securities Course CSC®
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Join an elite group of leaders in financial services and make a meaningful impact for your clients with the Fellow of CSI (FCSI®).
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PFP® – The Premier Credential for Financial Planners
Master financial planning skills with the ISO and FSRA-certified Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation.
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CIM® – The Recognized Credential for Investment Managers
Learn how to manage money on a discretionary basis for sophisticated clients with Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®).
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CIWM – The Leading Credential for Wealth Managers
Establish your credibility to address the unique needs of affluent clients with Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM).
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MTI® – Prestigious Credential for Trust & Wealth Managers
Gain expertise in the regulations and tax implications that are crucial for management and transfer of wealth with MTI®.
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Firm Training Program
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Webinars to Boost Financial Literacy
During Financial Literacy Month we aim to help Canadians understand their finances better & navigate the changing economic landscape.
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CSI & Fitch Learning: Shaping the Future of Financial Learning Together
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PFP® Approved Under FSRA Title Regulation
FSRA has approved the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation for Financial Planner title use in Ontario.
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Registration for webinars closes at 11:59 pm one day prior to the date of the webinar.
Tuesday Jun 9, 2026 | 12:00 pm EST
Start a Career in Quant Finance: Insights on Roles, Skills and the CQF
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Christian Figorito
Senior Director, CQF Institute -
Sonia Arora
Associate Director, CQF Institute
Thursday May 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm EST
Understanding Whistleblower Programs in Canada’s Capital Markets
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Jean-Benoit Hebert
Lawyer, Litigation Department, AMF Quebec -
Solomon Ngoladi
Whistleblower Program Officer, ASC -
Nicola Pfeifer
Senior Legal Counsel, Office of the Whistleblower, BCSC -
John Humphreys
Lawyer, Enforcement Division, OSC
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026 | 12:00 pm EST
The New Retirement Conversation: Behaviour, Risk and Readiness
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Robin Reid-Riviere
President, Dimensions Advisory Group -
Coreen T. Sol
Senior Portfolio Manager, CIBC Wood Gundy
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm EST
Career Conversations: Advancing Women in Financial Services
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Tanya Van Biesen
President & CEO, VersaFi (formerly Women in Capital Markets) -
Laura Scheck
Vice President, Business Banking, Scotiabank
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 | 1:00 pm EST
Building Your Financial Planning Career: Pathways and Opportunities
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Ryan Laverty, CFP®, FCSI®, CIWM, CIM®, MBA
Professor, School of Accounting and Financial Services, Seneca College -
Radyah Khan
Associate Director of Marketing, CSI -
Assunta Tutino
Associate Director of Client Services, CSI
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST
CSI Spotlight with Dana Martin: Advancing Indigenous Financial Inclusion
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Dana Martin
Vice President, Indigenous Financial Services, Scotiabank.
Monday Jun 9, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST
Bridging Insight and Action: Elevating Financial Wellness Conversations
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Amy Loyst
Manager, Consumer Behaviour CoE, Customer Experience & Insights, TD -
Chuck Grace
Co-founder and Advisory Chair, Canada's Financial Wellness Lab -
Stefano Di Domenico, PhD
Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Scarborough
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm EST
Sustainable Finance in Canada: Opportunities & Challenges for Advisors
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Glen Pichanick
Head of Advocacy & Industry Insights at Responsible Investment Association (RIA) -
Eli Mignault
Chief Advisor, Sustainable Finance, Commercial and Private Banking, National Bank -
Adelaide Chiu
Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Head of Responsible Investing, NEI Investments
Thursday Mar 20, 2025 | 1:00 pm EST
Shaping the Future: Empowering Women in Financial Services
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Stacy McBurney
Director of Equity Capital Markets, Scotiabank -
Dana Martin
Vice President of Indigenous Financial Services, Scotiabank
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 | 1:00 pm EST
Ask Us Anything: GenAI and the Road Ahead for Advisors
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Ari Lehavi
General Manager, Moody's (Predictive Analytics and AI) -
Rui Barreto
Director, Moody’s (Third Party Risk Solutions)
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