Autorité des marchés financiers (Quebec)

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the organisation responsible for financial regulation in the Canadian province of Quebec. It regulates the province's financial markets and provides assistance to consumers of financial products and services. As provided for under its incorporating legislation, the AMF's mission is to enforce the laws governing the regulation of the financial sector, notably in the areas of insurance, securities, deposit institutions (other than banks) and the distribution of financial products and services.

Financial Markets Authority
Autorité des Marchés Financiers
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 1, 2004 (2004-February-01)
JurisdictionCanadian province of Quebec
HeadquartersQuebec City, Quebec
Agency executive
  • Louis Morisset, President and CEO
Websitewww.lautorite.qc.ca

The AMF coordinates its activities with self-regulating bodies such as the Chambre des services financiers (Chamber of Financial Security) and the Chambre de l'Assurance de dommages (Chamber of Damage Insurance), including professional ethics and continuing education.

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