According to a survey conducted for the Investor Education Fund, Canadians are not saving enough for retirement.
Investing
Investor risk, behaviour and beliefs
This report provides a compelling look at how Canadians handle – or don’t handle – risk, emotion, financial loss and decision-making when it comes to their investments.
Financial Life Stages of Older Canadians
This national study identifies the top financial concerns of older Canadians, particularly as they relate to retirement planning and living.
Retirement Readiness: Canadians 50+
Seniors are an extremely important and growing segment of investors whose needs and issues demand attention. In June 2016 the Investor Office commissioned a national study of Canadians 50 years of age or older on pre- and post-retirement planning.
Behavioural insights: key concepts, applications, and regulatory considerations
Behavioural insights recognize how people actually behave versus traditional economic and market theory of people as rational actors.
Annual information about your investment fees
Investment firms are required to provide clients with an annual summary of all fees paid the previous year for services and advice.
Investment performance and the cost of advice
Some rules that apply to dealers and advisers registered to trade in securities or provide advice.
Where to get information before you invest
Public companies and investment funds are required to disclose key information to investors.
Self-regulatory organizations
The Canadian securities landscape includes provincial and territorial securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
5 ways regulation protects investors
Regulation protects investors in five key ways.
How regulators protect investors
Learn more about investor protection and securities regulators.
Equity crowdfunding in Ontario
Crowdfunding is a way for start-ups to raise money from a large number of people.