January 20, 2012

The Autorité des marchés financiers (the AMF) earned a perfect score (5 out of 5) for the quality of its website and educational content intended for investors in a study on investor education and sources of information from regulators' websites conducted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions This link will open in a new window (IOSC).

According to the study, the site has everything an investor needs. It is easy to read and navigate, informative, straightforward and helpful for consumers who want to learn about investments. The site and its contents help investors acquire information and learn more about investments so they can make informed decisions.

The analysts particularly liked the glossary, frequently asked questions (FAQ), the ability to subscribe to information bulletins based on the visitor's profile, and the many publications on investment posted on the site.

Congratulations to all who were directly or indirectly involved in making the AMF's website a credible and effective reference on investor education!