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Insights and resources

Explore our initiatives, submissions, research, and statistics—resources that provide insight, evidence, and practical solutions to help shape Canada’s investment industry and inform investors, market participants, and policymakers.

News release

SIMA and Pollara investor survey shows professional advice continues to play a central role in how Canadians invest

Published on: October 27, 2026
Topic: Investor insights
Provided in: EN
Research report

2026 Survey of Canadian Investors

Published on: October 27, 2026
Topic: Investor insights
Provided in: EN
Infographic

2026 Survey of Canadian Investors – Infographic

Published on: October 27, 2026
Topic: Investor insights
Provided in: EN
News release

SIMA urges greater financing flexibility for Canadian public companies

Published on: October 21, 2026
Topic: Regulators Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
Submission

CSA’s proposed amendments to prospectus exemptions

Published on: October 21, 2026
Topic: Regulators Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

The proposed amendments could make it easier for public companies, particularly smaller and mid-sized issuers, to raise capital while maintaining investor protections and appropriate disclosure requirements.

Submission

CIRO’s proposed account-transfer rule amendments

Published on: October 21, 2026
Topic: Account portability/transfers Modernization
Provided in: EN

This submission supports efforts to make account transfers faster, safer and more efficient for investors while ensuring implementation timelines are aligned with proven technology, operational readiness and coordinated industry participation.

News release

SIMA supports account transfer modernization, urges technology-ready implementation

Published on: October 21, 2026
Topic: Account portability/transfers Modernization
Provided in: EN
Statistics

SIMA Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – September 2026

Published on: October 20, 2026
Provided in: EN
Insights to Impact podcast

A conversation with ICI’s Eric Pan

Published on: October 9, 2026
Topic: Modernization
Provided in: EN

We get insights from Eric Pan, President and CEO of the Investment Company Institute (ICI) in the U.S. and Chair of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA), about e-delivery, regulatory modernization, the GROWTH Act, and access to private markets.

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SIMA events deliver actionable insights on operational challenges, policy initiatives, and strategic opportunities shaping Canada’s investment funds sector.

Thu 29 Oct 2026
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In person

2026 SIMA Annual Leadership Conference

In person
Members & non-members
Thu, Oct 29, 2026
EN

Join hundreds of senior professionals from across the country to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends and gain insights from renowned experts and leaders.