FAIR IN THE NEWS
May 12, 2025
FAIR Canada CEO argues binding OBSI powers are good for industry
May 8, 2025
Investor advocates push to give OBSI binding powers to resolve complaints
May 8, 2025
Investor advocates push to give OBSI binding powers to resolve complaints
May 7, 2025
Consumer advocates coalition warns against weakening investor protection
May 6, 2025
Financial Regulators Urged to Stand Firm on Complaint-Handling Reforms
May 6, 2025
Financial Regulators Urged to Stand Firm on Complaint-Handling Reforms
May 6, 2025
Coalition of consumer advocates urges regulators to reform financial-services complaints handling system
April 15, 2025
FSRA publishes proposed total cost reporting rules for seg fund sector
February 26, 2025
"It looks like they didn't do their homework," stakeholders push back on OSC fund proposal
December 16, 2024
CIRO wants to give DIY investors greater protection when using OEO dealers
December 4, 2024
Ontario Securities Commission funds FAIR Canada's investor advocacy
November 28, 2024
FAIR Canada to receive $11m OSC funding for investor-focused initiatives
November 27, 2024
OSC provides funding to keep shareholder advocacy group FAIR Canada operating for another six years (en anglais seulement)
November 27, 2024
OSC Funding Supports FAIR Canada's Work to Advance Investors' Rights
November 8, 2024
OSC provides six-year funding to FAIR Canada
November 8, 2024
When will OBSI have binding authority for investment complaints?
November 5, 2024
Investors who work with advisers are taking big risks on the side
November 4, 2024
Canada centralizes banking complaints under OBSI
November 4, 2024
Canada designates OBSI as single body for banking complaints
November 1, 2024
OBSI becomes sole external complaints body for banking
November 1, 2024
It’s official: OBSI becomes sole external complaints body for banking
November 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Applauds Simplified Complaints Process for Banking Consumers
October 21, 2024
DIY investors are on the rise. Who are they and why do they do it?
October 21, 2024
DIY investors are on the rise. Who are they and why do they do it?
October 21, 2024
DIY investors are on the rise. Who are they and why do they do it?
October 21, 2024
DIY investors are on the rise. Who are they and why do they do it?
October 21, 2024
DIY investors are on the rise. Who are they and why do they do it?
October 15, 2024
In the hands of bureaucrats, investor advocacy risks losing some of its fire
October 15, 2024
Few advisor complaints about product shelf restrictions at the Big Six
October 2, 2024
Can DIY investors keep pace with their advisor-backed peers?
October 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Reveals New Research About Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investors
October 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Reveals New Research About Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investors
October 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Reveals New Research About Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investors
October 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Reveals New Research About Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investors
October 1, 2024
FAIR Canada Reveals New Research About Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investors
August 28, 2024
As CIRO consults on advisor incorporation, harmonization of rules proves challenging
July 8, 2024
RBC client says he lost $30,000 in capital-gains tax savings after the firm was unable to sell his holdings
July 2, 2024
FAIR Canada Expands Board Expertise With Veteran Director Appointment
June 7, 2024
Why Ontario’s title protection framework has become a ‘hot mess’
May 30, 2024
From CRM to title protection: The impact on investors and advisors
May 30, 2024
Investor advocates hail legislation for OBSI binding decisions, $1M fines
May 28, 2024
FAIR Canada – Saskatchewan Strengthens Investor Protection With Passage of Binding Authority Legislation
May 28, 2024
FAIR Canada – Saskatchewan Strengthens Investor Protection With Passage of Binding Authority Legislation
May 28, 2024
FAIR Canada – Saskatchewan Strengthens Investor Protection With Passage of Binding Authority Legislation
May 28, 2024
FAIR Canada – Saskatchewan Strengthens Investor Protection With Passage of Binding Authority Legislation
April 2, 2024
Ottawa reviewing big banks’ decisions to stop selling third-party investment funds
February 28, 2024
FAIR Canada and Coalition of Consumer Advocates Support Binding Authority Proposal
February 28, 2024
FAIR Canada and Coalition of Consumer Advocates Support Binding Authority Proposal
February 28, 2024
Canadians regularly shortchanged in banking and investment disputes, analysis contends
February 28, 2024
FAIR Canada and Coalition of Consumer Advocates Support Binding Authority Proposal
February 16, 2024
BCSC funds investor research with $100,000 grant to FAIR Canada
January 31, 2024
Clients with advisors are not that interested in investing, survey reveals
January 30, 2024
FAIR Canada’s focus groups reveal a lack of engagement and heavy reliance on advisors
January 25, 2024
CIRO's advisors credentialing body approval draws reactions, questions
January 23, 2024
Investment industry watchdog CIRO granted authority to approve use of financial adviser title
January 23, 2024
CIRO approved as credentialing body under Ontario title protection
December 5, 2023
FAIR Canada’s Jean-Paul Bureaud discusses our investor advocacy work, and important policy issues
December 1, 2023
FAIR Canada: More investors seek regulations to ensure job title accuracy
November 6, 2023
CIRO sympathetic to industry challenges with new conflict disclosures
November 3, 2023
FAIR Canada Welcomes Ontario Government Proposals Aimed at Better Protecting Investors
November 3, 2023
FAIR Canada Welcomes Ontario Government Proposals Aimed at Better Protecting Investors
October 18, 2023
Ottawa forcing big banks to use non-profit OBSI to resolve customer complaints
October 18, 2023
OBSI to handle ALL bank complaints as Ottawa targets unfair treatment
October 17, 2023
FAIR Canada – Coalition Applauds OBSI's Selection as Sole External Body for Banking Complaints
October 17, 2023
Ottawa forcing big banks to use non-profit OBSI to resolve customer complaints
September 26, 2023
"Hopeful to Come Together" – Key Takeaways From The OSC Roundtable On Diversity Disclosure
ESG and Sustainability Bulletin
September 21, 2023
"Hopeful to Come Together" – Key Takeaways From The OSC Roundtable On Diversity Disclosure
ESG and Sustainability Bulletin
September 7, 2023
Securities regulators ramp up use of investor alerts to flag concerns
September 7, 2023
FAIR Canada wades into battle to ensure ESG compliance
August 31, 2023
Ontario government balks as millions from investment scofflaws sits unspent
August 24, 2023
OSC announces agenda and panelists for roundtable on diversity in Canada’s capital markets
August 24, 2023
OSC announces agenda and panelists for roundtable on diversity in Canada's capital markets
August 1, 2023
Governments Limiting Non-Disclosure Agreements in Other Areas of Law, Prompting Renewed Debate in Financial World
May 25, 2023
Advisor chargebacks worse than DSCs, says investor advocate
May 25, 2023
Asset managers make private market push with retail investors in mind
May 23, 2023
Afraid of an advice gap? It's already here, say investor advocates
May 8, 2023
Rules take effect for the 2026 reporting year, with clients receiving disclosure in 2027
April 21, 2023
FAIR Canada Welcomes Total Cost Reporting Rules as an Essential Step Forward for Investor Protection and Transparency
April 21, 2023
FAIR Canada Welcomes Total Cost Reporting Rules as an Essential Step Forward for Investor Protection and Transparency
March 27, 2023
Canada’s investment industry regulator seeks green light from Ontario for members to use financial adviser title
March 23, 2023
At one-year mark, investor advocates say Ontario’s title regime adds confusion, not clarity
Feb 25, 2023
Investment firms are wooing star advisers – in exchange for their client book
Feb 22, 2023
Crypto crackdown: Canada tightens rules on cryptocurrency trading platforms in wake of FTX collapse