Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions

The 32nd Annual Flagship Conference on Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions is organized by the Canadian Institute (CI), part of C5 Group. The conference is part of C5 Group’s Financial Compliance Global Series and brings together financial services legal, regulatory, risk and compliance professionals.

The Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions conference is a two-day forum focused on regulatory change, risk mitigation and compliance innovation across Canada’s financial services sector. The 2026 program addresses OSFI enforcement and Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs), FINTRAC examination readiness, AI governance, third-party risk and operational resilience, consumer-driven banking, real-time payments, fraud, cybersecurity, data privacy and Canada’s AML readiness.

The conference is designed for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officers (CAMLOs), Regulatory Delivery Officers, VPs and Heads of Compliance, VPs and Heads of Legal and Compliance, and other compliance professionals from financial institutions. It is also relevant to privacy, operations and enterprise risk professionals, insurance professionals, in-house counsel and internal auditors.

The conference primarily serves the financial services sector, including banks, credit unions, payment service providers, money service businesses, fintech and payments organizations, insurers and other regulated financial institutions. The program also brings together legal, cybersecurity, privacy, governance and regulatory professionals who support financial institutions.

The 2026 program covers AI governance and agentic AI, OSFI enforcement and AMPs, third-party risk management, operational resilience, FINTRAC examinations, AML/ATF compliance, FATF mutual evaluation readiness, consumer-driven banking, real-time payments, stablecoins, fraud and synthetic identity, cybersecurity, data privacy, board oversight and compliance operations. Sessions also examine OSFI Guidelines B-10 and B-13, regulatory reporting, KYC and identity verification, vendor oversight and the protection of vulnerable clients.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for strengthening compliance governance, preparing for heightened regulatory scrutiny and modernizing controls as financial services technology evolves. The program examines how to improve AI oversight, third-party risk management, FINTRAC examination readiness, fraud controls, AML programs, cyber-risk reporting and board-level communication while operating under resource and budget constraints.

The faculty includes Chief Compliance Officers, AML and financial crime leaders, banking executives, AI safety and governance specialists, cybersecurity and data privacy lawyers, policy professionals, compliance consultants and other financial services experts. Speakers provide perspectives on both day-to-day compliance operations and emerging regulatory, technology and governance requirements.

Confirmed 2026 faculty represent OSFI, FCAC, CDIC, Block Inc., VIDOCQ, CIBC, RBC, TD Bank, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc., PNC Bank Canada Branch, Coast Capital Savings, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, INQ Law, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, Hassin Dawson Law Group and Payments + Partnerships Inc. The faculty brings together financial institutions, legal and advisory organizations, policy bodies and technology and governance specialists.

The conference offers more than six hours of dedicated networking with senior regulatory and compliance leaders, financial institution peers, regulators and industry experts. Opportunities include networking breaks and luncheons, a Day One cocktail reception, interactive roundtable discussions and other peer-to-peer exchanges throughout the two-day program.

Yes. Team discounts are available when attendees from the same organization or firm register together in one transaction. Groups of 4–8 receive a 10% conference discount, groups of 9–12 receive a 15% conference discount, and groups of more than 12 can contact the Canadian Institute for additional information.

The conference is covered by the Canadian Institute’s Worry-Free Registration Guarantee. Registrants who register and pay are eligible for a full refund until November 13, 2026; if unable to attend, they may choose either a full credit note for themselves or a colleague to attend another event, or a full refund. All cancellations and changes must be submitted to Canadian Institute Customer Service by November 13, 2026.

The conference will be held at One King West Hotel & Residence, 1 King St W, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1A1. A limited number of guest rooms are available at a negotiated rate; delegates should contact the hotel directly and quote “CI / Regulatory Compliance.” The guest room block cut-off date is November 4, 2026, after which availability and the negotiated rate cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. The two-day conference qualifies for CIRO credits and can be applied toward 7.5 Substantive Credits of annual Continuing Professional Development required by the Law Society of Ontario. Pre-conference Workshop A provides an additional 3 Substantive Hours, while Workshop B provides 3 Professionalism Hours. The published accreditation information also provides guidance for participants in British Columbia, Québec, Saskatchewan and Alberta.