The Bank Act and Insurance Companies Act 101

The financial services industry has undergone transformational change in recent years. Being well-versed in the basics is vital to building and applying knowledge to this fast-evolving industry. This series will provide a general overview of the regulatory regime applicable to banks and insurance companies, with a more detailed discussion of selected topics, and will equip participants with a comprehensive overview of the essentials of banking and insurance law.

Registration is open to anyone working in a financial institution or other financial intermediary.

The Bank Act and Insurance Companies Act 101

Understanding the legislative regime for federally regulated financial institutions is fundamental to navigating Canada’s financial services regulatory landscape.

In this session, our lawyers will provide an overview of the business powers and investment regime applicable to banks, federal trust and loan companies, and insurance companies, including the key provisions that shape their operations and investment decisions.

This session will be presented in English.

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET Presentation | 11:45 a.m. ET Webinar opens

Ontario: This program is eligible for 1.0 Substantive hour.
New York: This program contains 1.0 Areas of Professional Practice credit. This course content is appropriate for transitional and non-transitional attorneys.
Québec: Consider including this program in your continuing education record with the Barreau du Québec.
Alberta: Consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your annual CPD Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
Nova Scotia: Consider including this program in your annual CPD Plan as required by the NSBS.
British Columbia: This course is eligible to be included by LSBC members in your annual continuing professional development education record with the Law Society of British Columbia, upon successful completion.