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Voluntary frameworks

SIMA’s voluntary frameworks resources help members navigate evolving expectations, strengthen investor outcomes, and align with leading standards.

Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Error corrections and adjustments voluntary industry framework

Published on: September 25, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

PAD information and sample form of PAD/PAC agreement

Published on: July 15, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Voluntary industry framework for limitation periods on letters of indemnity (LOIs) and previous‑year adjustments

Published on: April 15, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Transfer authorization for registered investments form

Published on: March 18, 2025
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

First 60‑days processing – Voluntary industry framework

Published on: December 10, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Account-transfer information

Published on: April 4, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Document management information

Published on: January 5, 2024
Topic: Business/operations
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Background – Implications of updated CRA FATCA/CRS guidance regarding client‑name accounts for managers and dealers

Published on: March 1, 2023
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Finance – Comfort letter on the treatment of the tax‑free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) under Parts XVIII and XIX of the Income Tax Act

Published on: January 26, 2023
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Cybersecurity information

Published on: January 5, 2022
Topic: Fraud/scams
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

DSC waivers due to investors’ financial hardship discussion framework

Published on: May 15, 2020
Topic: Client-focused reforms
Provided in: EN
Voluntary industry frameworks and information

Submission to OECD – Foreign withholding tax treaty-relief submission

Published on: April 16, 2020
Topic: Taxation
Provided in: EN

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