This month, we were proud to join the Canadian Securities Exchange for World Investor Week and the World Federation of
Ringing the Bell for Financial Literacy
What Does “Financial Advisor” Really Mean?
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCNB) has produced resources to explain the differences between financial planners
Investor Education Month & World Investor Week: Spot the Scam Before You Invest
October is Investor Education Month in Canada, and October 5–11 marked World Investor Week, a global initiative focused on strengthening
CIRO Data Breach Settlement Moves Forward
In August 2025, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) identified a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of approximately
B.C. Court Ruling Highlights Account Agreement Risks
The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed an investor’s claim against Scotia Capital Inc. arising from alleged unauthorized trading in
Can Canada Learn from the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy?
The European Union’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) is nearing final approval. Two features merit attention in Canada: its focus on
Making Open Banking Work for Consumers
FAIR Canada recently submitted comments on Canada’s proposed consumer-driven banking framework. We support efforts to give Canadians greater control over
Binding Authority for OBSI: Why the Case Against It Falls Short
As governments and regulators move toward granting the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) binding authority, some industry voices
Prediction Markets: Innovation for Whom, and at What Cost?
Industry interest in prediction markets continues to grow. In August, Wealthsimple released a white paper recommending broader access to event