1.3 Financial Intermediaries Other than Investment Dealers

In this section

• 1.3.1 Banks and Credit Unions
  Understanding the pivotal roles banks and credit unions play in the Canadian capital markets and their critical functions in savings and loans.
• 1.3.2 Mutual Funds
  Explore the role of mutual funds as financial intermediaries, and learn about investment pooling, fund types, and the regulatory framework governing mutual funds in Canada.
• 1.3.3 Pension Funds
  Exploration of the role, management strategies, and regulatory framework surrounding pension funds in Canada.
• 1.3.4 Insurance Companies
  An in-depth analysis of insurance companies as financial intermediaries in the Canadian securities industry, focusing on their investment activities and risk mitigation strategies.
• 1.3.5 Trust Companies
  An in-depth look at trust companies, their asset management, custodial services, and their role within the Canadian financial system.