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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 urges practical, proportionate changes to bid and derivatives rules

Published on: August 12, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
Submission

CSA’s proposed changes to issuer bid, take-over bid, and beneficial-ownership reporting regimes

Published on: August 12, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

This submission advocates for securities rules that improve market transparency and investor protection while ensuring Canadian issuers and market participants can continue to use legitimate capital management and risk management tools efficiently and competitively.

News release

Canada’s investment industry and business community welcome Ontario’s commitment to join regulatory passport system

Published on: July 23, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
News release

SIMA urges Quebec to prioritize transparency and predictability
in AMF fee changes

Published on: April 24, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
Submission

Proposed AMF regulatory fee increases in Quebec

Published on: April 24, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

Proposed AMF fee increases could raise costs for Quebec investors and reduce the competitiveness of the province’s investment industry.

Policy to Practice podcast

CSA’s consultation on liquidity risk management (LRM) for investment funds

Published on: April 6, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

Our first episode puts a spotlight on the CSA’s liquidity risk management (LRM) consultation for investment funds.

Submission

Liquidity risk management proposed changes

Published on: March 27, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

Liquidity risk management rules directly affect how investment funds protect investors and maintain market stability.

News release

SIMA calls for regulatory efficiency in new LRM framework

Published on: March 27, 2026
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
News release

SIMA calls for further changes to proposed QI regime

Published on: December 17, 2025
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
Submission

Bill 92 proposed changes to Quebec’s financial sector regulatory structure

Published on: May 16, 2025
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN

This submission matters because it outlines how proposed regulatory changes in Quebec could improve investor protection and streamline oversight for industry participants.

News release

SIMA supports Quebec bill to enhance regulatory efficiency and investor protection

Published on: May 16, 2025
Topic: Regulatory reform
Provided in: EN
Thought leadership

Reflections from the IIFA annual meeting – Common challenges and where Canada stands

Published on: May 14, 2025
Topic: Regulatory reform
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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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.