Stay up to date with news releases and notices from the Manitoba Financial Services Agency (MFSA).
Not sure what to ask your financial adviser? Are you thinking of retiring and want to know how to protect your money? Or maybe you’re a parent or teacher wanting to know how to talk to youth about money matters? Explore this section to find the videos, brochures, fact sheets and other tools you need to get started.
| FACTSHEET (ONE PAGE SUMMARY) | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Check before you invest | The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. |
| Cryptocurrency: Understand the Risks | Do you understand the risks involved in trading or investing in cryptocurrencies? Before you dive in, read about the potential […] |
| Don’t Become a Victim of Fraud | Investment frauds and scams are being carried out in our province. If you are considering an investment opportunity, protect yourself […] |
| Financial Concerns Checklist | A checklist of all the important questions you should be asking yourself to determine if you have financial concerns that […] |
| Fraud Prevention Checklist | Protect yourself from becoming a victim by using this checklist when making investment decisions. |
| Investment Fraud on the Internet | This information sheet summarizes common types of fraud that you may come across on the internet and teaches you how […] |
| Investments 101 | Important investment information for youth. This information sheet describes different types of investments and how they work. It is a […] |
| Questions to ask when choosing a financial adviser | A checklist of all the important questions you should be asking your financial adviser when you have a meeting. |
| Sandwich Generation: Are you caught in the middle? | Helpful tips for people who are responsible for the care and support of dependent children and elderly family members as […] |
| Scam Artists pursue Adults Over 50 | A vital resource on fraud affecting adults over 50, with information on common approach methods and prevalent scams. Mga manloloko […] |
| Understanding Registration | The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. |
| You’re My Trusted Contact Person | As my TCP, you may be asked to assist my financial adviser in protecting my investment account. You may be […] |
| Brochures | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| A Losing Bet Binary Options Fraud in Canada | Investing how-to manual to help you understand where you want to go with your investments, who you’re dealing with, what […] |
| Identifying and Preventing Financial Abuse | Canadian research suggests that 4–10% of older Manitobans will experience some form of abuse in their later years. The most […] |
| Identifying and Preventing Financial Abuse A Guide for Older Manitobans | This guide was developed to help you recognize and prevent financial abuse from happening to both yourself as you age, […] |
| Investing basics Getting started | Investing how-to manual to help you understand where you want to go with your investments, who you’re dealing with, what […] |
| Investing in your Child’s Future | The basics of RESPs with information on beneficiaries, making contributions and choosing the right RESP for you. |
| Investments at a Glance | A detailed overview of various investment types including cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities, equities and investment funds. |
| My Personal Affairs Record Keeper | The Record Keeper helps you keep track of all your personal affairs, and provides the trusted people in your life […] |
| Protect Your Money: Avoiding Frauds and Scams | Helpful tips on recognizing the red flags of frauds and scams and how to protect your savings. Pangalagaan ang inyong […] |
| The ABCs of Senior Investment Fraud | As someone who works closely with older people, this guide will help you recognize the red flags of investment fraud, […] |
| Understanding Mutual Funds | An informative primer that outlines various types of mutual funds and clarifies different aspects of the industry. |
| Working with a Financial Adviser | Helpful overview to assist you in selecting a financial adviser, while ensuring you make the best decision possible. |
| Infographic | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Check before you invest | The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. |
| Cryptocurrency: Understand the Risks | Do you understand the risks involved in trading or investing in cryptocurrencies? Before you dive in, read about the potential […] |
| Don’t Become a Victim of Fraud | Investment frauds and scams are being carried out in our province. If you are considering an investment opportunity, protect yourself […] |
| Financial Concerns Checklist | A checklist of all the important questions you should be asking yourself to determine if you have financial concerns that […] |
| Fraud Prevention Checklist | Protect yourself from becoming a victim by using this checklist when making investment decisions. |
| Investment Fraud on the Internet | This information sheet summarizes common types of fraud that you may come across on the internet and teaches you how […] |
| Investments 101 | Important investment information for youth. This information sheet describes different types of investments and how they work. It is a […] |
| Questions to ask when choosing a financial adviser | A checklist of all the important questions you should be asking your financial adviser when you have a meeting. |
| Sandwich Generation: Are you caught in the middle? | Helpful tips for people who are responsible for the care and support of dependent children and elderly family members as […] |
| Scam Artists pursue Adults Over 50 | A vital resource on fraud affecting adults over 50, with information on common approach methods and prevalent scams. Mga manloloko […] |
| Understanding Registration | The category of registration tells you what products and services a firm or individual can offer. |
| You’re My Trusted Contact Person | As my TCP, you may be asked to assist my financial adviser in protecting my investment account. You may be […] |
| Title | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| What is a Trusted Contact Person | As my TCP, you may be asked to assist my financial adviser in protecting my investment account. |
| What is Cryptocurrency | Research shows more Canadians than ever before are trading in cryptocurrencies. It is important that you understand what they are, […] |
| Program | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| I’m Worth It | Statistics show that women are still behind the curve when it comes to managing their finances. The I’m Worth It program from […] |
| Make it Count | Be a money mentor! Make It Count is an interactive and fun program from the Manitoba Securities Commission that teaches […] |
| Recognize Investment Fraud | One in three Manitobans don’t recognize investment fraud. An alarming number considering that 27% of Canadians believe they have been […] |
| Title | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| What is a Trusted Contact Person | As my TCP, you may be asked to assist my financial adviser in protecting my investment account. |
| What is Cryptocurrency | Research shows more Canadians than ever before are trading in cryptocurrencies. It is important that you understand what they are, […] |