Research Reports
Fact-based independent research is fundamental to SIMA’s approach to policy and advocacy. Each year, we commission reports from some of Canada’s most respected think tanks, research houses and industry analysts.
Reports range from detailed economic analyses to investor research. They explore topical issues with the intention of providing regulators and public policy makers with authoritative input.
Through SIMA’s partnerships with highly-regarded organizations known for the integrity of their research methodologies, policy makers and regulators can have confidence in the reliability of SIMA reports.
Featured Documents
(October 22, 2024)
(September 26, 2024)
(September 26, 2024)
(November 24, 2022)
Examines the proposed amendments to fee disclosure (know as total cost disclosure) by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR). The report focuses specifically on the proposals to the securities sector. The report examines fee disclosure in other key jurisdictions, examines projected impact on investors, and evalutes impact on the industry.
(July 27, 2022)(December 17, 2021)
The annual survey measures the attitudes, opinions, and behaviours of mutual fund and exchange-traded fund investors in Canada.
(September 29, 2021)The annual survey measures the attitudes, opinions, and behaviours of mutual fund and exchange-traded fund investors in Canada. This year, the survey has been expanded to include investor responses on responsible investing.
(September 21, 2020)This research report is an update of the Conference Board of Canada's 2014 paper "Boosting Retirement Readiness and the Economy Through Financial Advice". It evaluates the impact of advice on individual savings, and the resulting positive effects on the Canadian economy.
(June 25, 2020)The report provides an overview of responsible investing (RI) in Canada and around the world, including terminology, financial performance and the future of RI.
(June 11, 2020)This report examines online interactive disclosure and its potential to enhance the understanding of investment fee and performance reporting.
(March 12, 2020)Annual survey has been expanded to include responses from both mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors.
(September 26, 2019)This report quantifies the economic footprint of the Canadian investment funds industry.
(August 7, 2019)(July 25, 2019)
The report examines the current state of the investment funds industry in Canada, including trends that impact investors.
(June 6, 2019)This report explores how behavioural economics principles can be used to enhance aspects of fee and performance reporting.
(March 6, 2019)(September 26, 2018)
