Rock-solid Financial Services

Amidst the global financial turbulence, Canada stands out as a safe – and financially sound – destination for investors. From the World Economic Forum to the International Monetary Fund, Canada earns top marks for having the strongest banking system and has one of the most highly developed financial services sectors on the planet.
Canada's financial services industry is world-class and globally oriented, with over $60 billion in acquisitions outside Canada since 2000. This dynamic sector is an equally powerful force on the domestic front, employing 750,000+ people and generating over 6% of national GDP of $78 billion in 2007. A highly-skilled workforce, advanced telecommunications infrastructure and conducive business environment create fertile ground for future growth. Investors looking for high yields can bank on it.

Look what Canada has to offer

• Canada's banks are ranked #1 globally by the World Economic Forum
• 2nd most attractive global centre for information technology/business process outsourcing
• 3rd largest financial centre in North America
• Highly-educated population and some of the best business schools in the world
• 7 of the top 10 locations internationally for low operating costs

First for a reason

Canada’s highly-diversified Financial Services sector is composed of banks, trust and loan companies, credit unions and caisses populaires, insurance firms, securities dealers and exchanges, mutual fund companies and distributors, finance and leasing firms, as well as pension fund managers and independent financial advisors, insurance agents and brokers.

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