2026-06-11
Regulators amended Regulation 81-101 to mandate specific prospectus disclosures regarding principal distributors of mutual funds. The changes require funds to disclose exclusive distribution rights, non-trailing commission payments from managers to distributors, and the calculation methods for variable distributor fees. These amendments apply to Form 81-101F1 and Form 81-101F3, with an effective date of October 1, 2026, and a transition period allowing compliance with prior rules until October 1, 2028.