February 17, 2010 Organization

Montréal – The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) will soon be holding a series of five conferences on the prevention of financial fraud. The first will take place on February 23 in Québec City, and the second on March 10 in Laval.

These conferences, which are open to the general public and free of charge, are part of the many initiatives launched by the AMF to raise awareness among Quebeckers about financial fraud and provide information about AMF consumer assistance services.

In addition to AMF representatives on site to conduct the conference, Guy Mongrain, a well-known Québec TV personality, will be present to share his experience.

What is the relationship of Quebeckers with money? AMF experts will also discuss savings and debt trends, the importance of informed investment decisions, the overall financial situation of Quebeckers and AMF services available to consumers. Advice and information on how to recognize and avoid financial fraud will also be provided.

February 23, 2010 - QUÉBEC CITY
Hôtel Plaza Québec
3031, boulevard Laurier
Room - Plaza I
7:30 p.m.

March 10, 2010 - LAVAL
Hôtel Sheraton
2440, Autoroute des Laurentides
Room - Laval 3
7:30 p.m.

You can register for these conferences (in French only) via the AMF website or by telephone at 1-877-525-0337.

Details about future conferences will be available soon.

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the regulatory and oversight body for Québec's financial sector.

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Information:

Media only:
Sylvain Théberge: (514) 940-2176

Information Centre:
Québec City: 418-525-0337
Montréal: 514-395-0337
Toll-free: 1-877-525-0337