CIRO Update: Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) & Retail Securities Exam (RSE) Are Now Live

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has officially launched its new proficiency model.  As of January 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) are now live .  The era of mandatory courses is over, replaced by a new "Assessment-Centric" model . 

•  The New CIRO Model: Understanding the shift to the "Assessment-Centric" model where you pay only for proficiency . 

• Exam 1: Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE): The "Gatekeeper" exam. 2 Hours | 110 Questions |  $475 CAD . 

• Exam 2: Retail Securities Exam (RSE): The "Client-Facing" exam. 3 Hours | 120 Questions |  $475 CAD . 

• Exam 3: Institutional Securities Exam: 2.5 Hours | 100 Questions |  $475 CAD . 

   

•  The "Financial Doctor" Method: How Vitta Finance teaches you to Diagnose (KYC) and Prescribe (Suitability) to pass complex scenario questions . 

•  Advanced Tracks: Credentials for Derivatives, Traders, and Chief Compliance Officers (CCO) .

•  Why Vitta Finance Academy? We are the "Netflix" of exam prep.  For just $29.99/month, access our comprehensive textbooks (#15 Best Sellers in Banking), 5 full mock exams, and a 500+ question bank . We are incentivized to help you pass quickly so you can launch your career.

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