Constructive. Credible. Candid.
Our Mission Statement
The Canadian Forum for Financial Markets (CFFiM)/Forum Canadien des Marchés Financiers (FCMFi), is a practical think tank that moves forward proposals to demonstrably grow healthy, competitive financial markets in Canada to mobilize savings and investment, unleash entrepreneurship and lift the standard of living for Canadians.
Our Mandate
As part of our core mandate, we are committed to putting forward solutions that:
- Stimulate capital raising.
- Reduce regulatory duplication and fragmentation.
- Advance a more competitive tax system.
- Strengthen retirement savings frameworks.
- Transform financial services delivery.
Our Approach
We are a catalyst for change.
We:
- Do the tough things to drive positive difference for the greater good.
- Cultivate a culture of healthy accountabilities to achieve good reason and positive outcomes.
- Maintain confidentiality.
We are:
- Discerning and choose our circles wisely, partnering with those that broaden our intellectual capital.
- Mindful of undue influences.
- The essential Forum for constructive, evidence-based dialogue.
- Instrumental in shaping Canadian legislation and regulation to continuously improve financial markets.
Legislative and regulatory policy making for financial markets in Canada would be sleepy without our input.
Our Values
1. Quality: We prioritize quality. We rely on facts. We strive for clearly stated, coherent, logical recommendations.
2. Authenticity: We move forward with honesty and purpose.
3. Integrity: We do the right thing and implement our good intentions with reliability.
4. Resolution: We are not deterred by challenging issues but encourage the necessary open dialogue to resolve them.
5. Reflection: We are insightful through deep analysis and bigger picture thinking.
6. Creativity: We find more efficient, unique paths, without pedestrian or tribal approaches.
7. Inclusiveness: We welcome the perspectives of leading-edge practitioners and policymakers across financial markets.
8. Professionalism: We strive for excellence.
