Fraud/scams

Senior financial exploitation: A risk-management perspective webinar

Published on: June 18, 2026 Provided in: EN

Canadian seniors are facing the growing risks of financial exploitation. Fraud has evolved far beyond simple phishing into highly sophisticated, AI-enabled schemes, and the investment industry must act now to protect this vulnerable group.

Join us for an insightful and timely webinar highlighting real-world case studies, led by Laura Tamblyn Watts of CanAge and Hilary McMeekin of the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC).

The session will take a practical, risk-management approach examining:

  • The latest fraud trends and their staggering financial impact
  • What’s working in prevention—and how policies, procedures, and global practices must evolve
  • How individuals and organizations can adapt in an AI-enabled world

Moderator: Marcy Einarsson, Director, Regulatory Compliance, SIMA

Speakers:

  • Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO, CanAge
  • Hilary McMeekin Director, Communications & Investor Education, ASC

Canadian seniors are facing the growing risks of financial exploitation. Fraud has evolved far beyond simple phishing into highly sophisticated, AI-enabled schemes, and the investment industry must act now to protect this vulnerable group.

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