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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.

Thought leadership

Finfluencers will not replace advisors

Published on: May 12, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
Insights to Impact podcast

Are finfluencers the future of advice?

Published on: May 11, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN

We talk to an accredited financial content creator about the rise of finfluencers, SIMA’s latest research, the shifting landscape of financial influence, and how advisors can get onboard.

Infographic

The Shifting Landscape of Financial Influence: Finfluencers, Advisors, and Digital Trust – Infographic

Published on: May 5, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
News release

SIMA’s finfluencer research reveals risks and opportunities for investment industry and investors

Published on: May 5, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
Research report

The Shifting Landscape of Financial Influence: Finfluencers, Advisors, and Digital Trust

Published on: May 5, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
Presentation

The Shifting Landscape of Financial Influence: Finfluencers, Advisors, and Digital Trust – PowerPoint

Published on: May 5, 2026
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
News release

SIMA and Pollara investor survey shows high level of trust in investment advice

Published on: October 9, 2025
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
News release

IFIC and Pollara release 2024 Canadian Mutual Fund and ETF investor survey results

Published on: October 22, 2024
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN
Research report

Funding the future: The economic impact of Canada’s investment funds industry

Published on: September 26, 2024
Topic: Investor research
Provided in: EN

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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.