Investor Forum

On October 24th, 2007, the Investment Dealers Association (IDA), the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA), the Ombudsman for Banking and Investment Services (OBSI) and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) hosted an Investor Forum. The Forum provided an opportunity for investors to learn about recent initiatives, attend educational breakout sessions and participate in a plenary session with the heads of the four organizations.

Click here to find presentation slides and speakers’ remarks.

Report on the proceedings of the 2007 Investor Forum, including appendices (PDF)

Plenary Sessions

To read the opening remarks and presentation slides
To read a transcript of the plenary question and answer session

Plenary Panelists

David Agnew, Ombudsman, OBSI
Larry Waite, President & CEO, MFDA
David Wilson, Chair & CEO, OSC
Susan Wolburgh Jenah, President & CEO, IDA

Breakout Sessions

To read the presentation slides, click on the links below.

Working with an adviser - what to look for and what to expect from the relationship (PDF)
How to make a complaint - who to contact and how the process works (PDF)
Getting Help With Your Complaint: A Guide for Investors (PDF)

Understanding Investment Products and Risks - learn about complex investments such as hedge funds and Principal Protected Notes and pick up tips on frauds and scams.

Exempt products (PDF)
Frauds and scams (PDF)

2005 Investor Town Hall

A followup to the Investor Town Hall: Reporting on our progress (PDF)