Industry Associations
Canadian Institute of Financial Planners
The Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs) is a non-profit association of Canadian Certified Financial Planner® professionals. The association is an independent, effective, and powerful advocate for the CFP certification marks and the financial planning profession in Canada.
Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee
The Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC) was formed by Canada's major mutual fund database and research firms with a self-imposed mandate to standardize the classifications of Canadian-domiciled mutual funds.
Emerging Managers
The Emerging Managers’ Board (EMB) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and contribute to the growth of Canadian emerging managers. It strives to educate asset allocators and investors about the benefits of investing with local talent.
Canadian ETF Association (CETFA)
The Canadian ETF Association (CETFA) is an association created to provide information, education and access to resources on ETF investing in Canada. Our goal is to be the knowledge source for everything ETF in Canada.
Portfolio Management Association of Canada
PMAC’s mission is to advocate the highest standards of unbiased portfolio management in the interest of investors served by Members. PMAC represents over 270 investment management firms registered to do business in Canada as portfolio managers and encompasses both large and small firms managing total assets in excess of $2.8 trillion for both institutional and private client portfolios.
Responsible Investment Association
The Responsible Investment Association is a national, membership-based organization composed of financial institutions, mutual fund companies, investment firms, financial advisors, and various organizations and individuals who practice and support responsible investing.
Securities and Investment Management Association
The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) empowers Canada’s investment industry. The association is the leading voice for the securities and investment management industry, which oversees approximately $4 trillion in assets for over 20 million investors and the Canadian capital markets. SIMA members—including investment fund managers, investment and mutual fund dealers, capital markets participants, and professional service providers—are committed to creating a resilient, innovative investment sector that fuels long-term economic growth and creates opportunities for all Canadians.