ACT Canada is an international association for the advancement of card technologies; reaching out through seminars, conferences, information exchange work groups, research and many other programs. ACT provides a voice for these technologies and is recognized internationally as experts on the Canadian advanced card market place.
The American Association of Individual Investors specializes in providing education in the area of stock investing, mutual funds, portfolio management and retirement planning. We are a not-for-profit organization that arms investors with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their finances effectively and profitably.
APFF is a non-profit, independent and non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and enhancing the expertise of its members in the areas of taxation, finance, and wealth management and estate planning.
CACEA is a non-profit professional body representing Accountants engaged in the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Government Services, Public and Charitable Bodies, Banks, Insurance Organizations, Trust Companies, Industrial and or Commercial Undertakings.
The Canadian Association of Financial Planners is the membership organization of Canada's most credible and qualified financial planning professionals.
The Canadian Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (C.A.M.I.C.) is a trade association of property & casualty insurance companies formed as mutuals. Its role is to provide information, research and advocacy to its members in areas of general concern and to negotiate supply agreements for goods and services of common needs.
CAIFA is a professional association representing insurance and financial advisors across Canada. With 51 chapters in most major cities and towns across Canada, its members benefit from access to professional development and advocacy programs, and networking opportunities.
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is a professional industry association that provides its members - the chartered banks of Canada - with information, research, advocacy and operational support services. Established in 1891, the CBA is the main representative body for banks in Canada and today represents over 40 domestic and foreign-chartered banks in Canada.
Canadian Banking Ombudsman Inc. is an independent organization which investigates complaints from individuals and small businesses about banking services. Its objective is to provide impartial and prompt resolution of complaints, based on fairness and good business and banking practices.
The Canadian Coalition Against Insurance Fraud was founded in June, 1994 to implement a series of actions to curb property and casualty insurance fraud, which is estimated to cost $1.3 billion per year. The cost of insurance fraud rises another approximately $1 billion when the societal costs are included.
With around 1400 members across the country and from abroad, the Canadian Economics Association (CEA) is the organization of academic economists in Canada. The Association has for its object the advancement of economic knowledge through the encouragement of study and research, the issuing of publications, and the furthernance of free and informed discussion of economic questions. The Association as such will not assume a partisan position upon any question of practical politics nor commit its members to any position thereupon.
The 150-plus members of the Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA) are active in the asset-based financing, equipment and vehicle leasing industry. CFLA members cross the financial services spectrum from banks, insurance companies, trust companies and investment dealers to manufacturers' finance companies and independent leasing companies. The customers of this industry are Canadian small, medium and large business as well as consumers. The funders of this industry are pension funds, insurance companies and banks.
The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education was established in 1974 as a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan organization works to promote and assist the enhanced economic capability of Canadians - that is, to increase the extent to which Canadians assume their economic roles, and make economic decisions, with competence and confidence. The CFEE is involved in a wide range of activities - resource production, research, curriculum development, seminars, workshops, conferences, and strategic planning/advisory services. It works in collaboration with provincial Ministries and Departments of Education, including Finance Canada, Human Resources Development Canada, the Bank of Canada, the Canadian Bankers Association, the Canadian Securities Institute's Investor Learning Centre, the Royal Bank of Canada, the National Film Board, and Investors Group.
Founded in 1987, the Federation of Canadian Independent Deposit Brokers (FCIDB) is the national association of Deposit Brokers. Numerous hours have been spent communicating with the Securities Commissions in several provinces; interaction has been maintained with the CDIC and other legislative bodies such as the Ministry of Finance, Senate Banking Committees, Regulators and others. The Federation is the only organization that specifically represents the interests of deposit clients and independent deposit brokers.
CIPF is a trust established by its sponsoring self-regulatory organizations (SRO) to protect customers in the event of the insolvency of a Member. CIPF is administered by a Board of twelve Governors. Five of the Governors are representatives of the SROs and five of the Governors represent the investing public. The Chairman, as well as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CIPF, are also Governors.
The Canadian Investor Relations Institute is a professional, non-profit organization of executives responsible for communication between the public corporation, investors and financial communities. CIRI's mandate is to meet the educational and professional development needs of its members.
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Program, offered by The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, has been developed specifically for individuals who wish to become qualified professional financial planners as well as those individuals who simply want a better understanding of the complex financial world around them, and wish to gain the knowledge that will enable them to structure their financial affairs to best suit their needs and objectives.
The CICA, together with the provincial and territorial institutes of chartered accountants, represents a membership of over 65,000 professional accountants and 8,500 students. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and sets accounting and auditing standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally.
The Canadian Insurance Accountants Association promotes the study, research and development of financial management and insurance accounting. Our organization provides for professional development and a forum for communication within the industry.
The CIA is an association of professional associations and individual actuaries. It exists to encourage the development of a global profession, acknowledged as technically competent and professionally reliable, which will ensure that the public interest is served.
The CPA is a non-profit organization created by an Act of Parliament in 1980. Its members are deposit-taking institutions of which 40% are banks. The other 60% include trust companies, credit unions, caisses populaires and provincial savings offices. About one third are provincially incorporated and regulated. All members belong to statutory deposit insurance plans or, if they are credit union centrals, are regulated under special federal legislation. The CPA was given two mandates: (i) to develop and operate the national clearing and settlement system; and (ii) to plan the evolution of the national payments system. In addition to operating the system, the CPA develops and implements the rules and procedures which govern clearing and settlement of payments. These rules and procedures ensure that the system is safe and sound and that payments are exchanged efficiently.
This page lists the Securities Commission for each Canadian province.
The Canadian Securities Institute is Canada's leader in investment learning. Created in 1970, the CSI has launched and enhanced the careers of hundreds of thousands of financial professionals. A not-for-profit organization, the CSI is committed to two goals: enhancing the knowledge of securities and financial industry professionals, and promoting knowledge and understanding of investing among Canadians.
Not affiliated with any broker, stock exchange or company, the Canadian Shareowners Association ("CSA") is a non-profit organization that could prove to be the most profitable investment you will ever make. The CSA, with its 15,000 members, is one of 16 educational associations of private investors in North America and Europe that help investors earn the superior returns only available through investing in quality stocks.
The Canadian Tax Foundation is an independent tax research organization whose purpose is to provide the public and the governments of Canada with the benefit of expert impartial tax research into current problems of taxation and government finance. The Canadian Tax Foundation was established in 1945 as an independent tax research organization. The Foundation nominates its governors each year in consultation with the Canadian Bar Association and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, and its work is supported by about 7,800 individuals and corporations. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide both the tax-paying public and the governments of Canada with the benefit of expert, impartial research into current problems of taxation and government finance. This work is carried on by a well-qualified permanent staff and by outside experts commissioned for special studies. Stated briefly, the main aim of the Foundation is the establishment of the best possible tax system-that is, a system that is as equitable as possible and that fosters the growth and productivity of the country.
The Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA), was founded in July 1974 to represent the interests of its members by: advocating, to federal and provincial governments and relevant regulatory bodies public policy measures that facilitate a strong and effective venture capital industry; - promoting the use of venture capital to support the development of small and medium-sized growth businesses in Canada; and - providing a forum for professional development, information exchange, communication, and association among all persons and entities engaged in venture capital investment in Canada.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada is a national self-regulating association of 60,000 Certified General Accountants and students. CGAs work in Canada and elsewhere throughout the world; students are enrolled in the CGA program of professional studies in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China.
CMA Canada, founded in 1920, is the pre-eminent North American organization shaping financial and strategic professionals to lead successful enterprises. CMA Canada grants professional designations in management accounting and regulates its members under the authorization of provincial legislation. CMA Canada, a self-regulating body, maintains the highest standards, practices and professional conduct in management accounting to protect the public interest.
Credit Union Central of Canada (Canadian Central) is the national trade association and central finance facility for credit unions in Canada. Incorporated by a Special Act of Parliament in 1953 and regulated under the Cooperative Credit Associations Act, Canadian Central was established to provide liquidity for the credit union system in Canada. Today this remains one of its financial functions. To lead the development of credit unions in Canada in conjunction with the provincial Centrals and other corporate members towards system visions by providing services in the areas of strategic planning, central financial facilities, new product and service offerings, national services, system advocacy and international relations.
We are an all-industry professional association for senior financial executives. With 11 chapters across Canada and nearly 1500 members, we are an integral part of a larger 91chapter, 14000 member North American organization. Together, the members of FEI Canada and FEI United States represent 8000 of North America's leading and most influential corporations.
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) regulates insurance, pensions, credit unions, caisses populaires, cooperatives, mortgage brokers and loan & trust companies.
The Institute of Canadian Bankers was founded in 1967 offering a general business education program to bankers at universities across Canada. Demand for more quality instruction in other areas of financial services created an impetus for rapid growth. Over the next 25 years, the Institute steadily expanded its portfolio, working in partnership with the organizations it served to create premier education for high achieving professionals. Then in 1995, The Institute of Canadian Bankers merged with the leading source of specialized trust education, The Trust Institute, creating one larger, stronger Institute.
The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is the national trade organization which brings together eleven regional associations of independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada. These associations represent approximately 28,400 brokers throughout the country. The functions of IBAC include a leadership role in the insurance industry's consultation process with Government as well as licensing courses and education programs distributed through the regional associations.
Welcome to the Insurance Council of Canada's website HUB. It is here that you will be able to search and navigate all of the ICC sites from one convenient location.
The Insurance Institute is the professional education arm of the general insurance industry in Canada. It is a not-for-profit association of 33,000 individual members employed in the general insurance business with insurance and reinsurance companies, brokerages, agencies, adjusting firms, and employers of risk managers.
The leading edge provider of risk information, loss prevention and control services, commercial inspections, actuarial and other specialized risk management and insurance consulting services
Interac Association is a national organization linking enterprises that have proprietary networks to communicate with each other for the purpose of exchanging electronic financial transactions. The Association was founded in 1984 by five financial institutions. As of April 11, 2000, there are 84 member organizations and membership continues to expand.
IFAC is an organization of national professional accountancy organizations that represent accountants employed in public practice, business and industry, the public sector, and education, as well as some specialized groups that interface frequently with the profession. Currently, it has 143 member bodies in 104 countries, representing 2 million accountants. Full membership in IFAC automatically includes membership in the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC). IFAC's structure and operations provide for representation of its diverse member organizations.
The FIBV, or International Federation of Stock Exchanges, is the trade organisation for regulated securities and derivative markets world-wide. The FIBV promotes the professional business development of financial markets, both at the national and international levels. Only when the markets are healthy can they be efficient and transparent, and in this way assure the best interest of both issuers of securities and the investing public. The label " member of FIBV " identifies each securities market as having world-class business standards, recognised as such by regulators and supervisory bodies, as well as by members and users of markets.
The Investment Dealers Association of Canada, the national self-regulatory organization and trade association for the Canadian securities industry, represents more than 170 Member firms across the country.
IFIC's goal is to continually improve the knowledge of all Canadians who invest in mutual funds. Interested in a career in the mutual fund industry, you've come to the right page. Information about IFIC's licensing courses, designed for individuals who want to be registered sales representatives, is found on this page. For investors these are great courses to increase knowledge of the mutual fund industry.
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The Investors Association of Canada (IAC) is a nationally chartered non-profit association of individual investors. The primary objective of the IAC is to be a source of investor education by providing basic as well as timely investment information.
Organized in 1919, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. We are a voluntary association whose membership consists of 66 state, provincial, and territorial securities administrators in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. In the United States, NASAA is the voice of the 50 state securities agencies responsible for efficient capital formation and grass-roots investor protection.
Since NWCTA was formed in 1882, our purpose has been to protect the business traveller. Today our members represent the full spectrum of sales professionals, including senior management, entrepreneurs, as well as sales managers and representatives. Over the years, we've helped to introduce many money-saving benefits which include travel discounts at hotel and motels, car rental discounts, gasoline and maintenance discounts, as well as insurance programs and long distance telephone programs. You qualify for membership if you are a business traveller representing an organization or company involved in marketing goods or providing services to the business community.
Ontario’s farm mutuals provide the same range of products as most of the largest insurers in Canada - and in some cases more specialized products for farm policyholders. All farm mutuals provide farm and home coverage. Most also insure automobiles, and small to medium sized commercial operations. Through Farm Mutual Financial Services, most farm mutuals can provide access to financial planning including investment services, life insurance and disability protection.
The Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec is a professional order representing members of an "exclusive profession" as defined by the Professional Code, that is an organization dedicated primarily to the protection of the public. To this end, the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec, like the 48 other professional orders in Québec, must carry out specific functions related to issuing permits to new members, updating the Membership Roll, monitoring the practice of the profession and detecting illegal practice. It must also comply with a set of operating rules imposed by the Professional Code.
The Pension Investment Association of Canada, also known as PIAC, is an association of Canadian pension funds. Each Member pension fund must be represented in PIAC by a senior executive responsible for the investment direction of the pension fund. Over 130 pension funds are Members and are responsible for managing aggregate assets of more than $450 billion. There is no opportunity for service providers to the pension industry to become Members of PIAC. Pension funds having assets greater than $500 million are encouraged to inquire about membership. PIAC's mission is: "To promote the financial security of pension fund beneficiaries through sound investment policy and practices."
The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) is the self-regulatory body for insurance brokers in Ontario. Established in October 1981, RIBO regulates the licensing, professional competence, ethical conduct, and insurance related financial obligations of all independent general insurance brokers in the province.
The RRC is an organization representing the majority of professional property/casualty reinsurers registered in Canada. RRC conducts research into all lines of property/casualty reinsurance, presenting the view of members where appropriate and providing liaison with governments, the primary insurance market and other interested parties.
The Treasury Management Association of Canada was formed in 1982 with its prime objective to share treasury experience and knowledge through education and networking opportunities. In this ever-changing world of global treasury, TMAC has focused on promoting cooperation within the financial sector, generating awareness of new developments, and providing a forum in which members can develop their expertise while networking with their peers.
World Council of Credit Unions, Inc. (WOCCU) operates as a worldwide representative organization of credit unions and similar financial institutions. Their mission is to expand, promote, strengthen and unite the worldwide credit union movement for the economic and social development of all people. The credit union system is based on a democratic structure where members are the owners.