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Jun 05, 2025, 09:25 ET Canadians to benefit from enhanced free and low-cost bank accounts later this year

OTTAWA, ON, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Thirteen federally regulated financial institutions, including Canada's 6 largest banks, have signed on to a modernized Commitment on Low-Cost and No-Cost Accounts....

Mar 20, 2025, 10:53 ET FCAC calls on banks to ensure their customers are fully benefiting from e-alerts

OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) published the findings of a thematic review conducted to find out how small and medium-sized banks (SMSBs)...

Nov 04, 2024, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month launch event/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - On Monday, November 4, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) will launch the 14th annual Financial Literacy Month during a virtual event open to media. The...

Nov 01, 2024, 10:00 ET Canadians now have a single external complaints body for banking

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) assumed its responsibilities as Canada's single external complaints body (ECB) for federally...

Nov 01, 2024, 07:00 ET Canadians encouraged to talk money as FCAC launches Financial Literacy Month 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2024 /CNW/ - November is Financial Literacy Month. This year, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is launching a Canada-wide campaign to destigmatize conversations...

Oct 31, 2024, 07:00 ET Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month launch event

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2024 /CNW/ - On Monday, November 4, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) will launch the 14th annual Financial Literacy Month during a virtual event open to media. The...

Jul 03, 2024, 07:54 ET FCAC welcomes new mandate to oversee Canada's Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

New Framework prioritizes innovation and strong and consistent consumer protections OTTAWA ON, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ - With the recent passing of Bill C-69, the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, the...

Nov 01, 2023, 15:51 ET Financial Literacy Month 2023: Managing Your Money in a Changing World

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) Commissioner Judith Robertson and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem official launched the 13th annual Financial...

Nov 01, 2023, 08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month launch event/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, November 1, Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, and the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, will...

Oct 31, 2023, 07:45 ET Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month launch event

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, November 1, Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, and the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, will...

Oct 17, 2023, 16:43 ET Designation of Canada's single external complaints body for banking

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the designation of the Ombudsman for Banking Services and...

Jul 05, 2023, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Media availability on the Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances/

OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday July 5, FCAC will publish a Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances. FCAC guidelines establish best practices and...

Jul 04, 2023, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Media availability on the Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances/

OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday July 5, FCAC will publish a Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances. FCAC guidelines establish best practices and...

Jun 30, 2023, 09:00 ET Media advisory - Media availability on the Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances

OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday July 5, FCAC will publish a Guideline on existing consumer mortgage loans in exceptional circumstances. FCAC guidelines establish best practices and...

Jun 01, 2023, 07:05 ET Strong consumer protection and consumer education will be important for open banking in Canada

FCAC survey shows Canadians' knowledge and understanding of open banking is low OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) published a report on the...

May 11, 2023, 13:18 ET FCAC launches call for applications for Canada's single external complaints body for banking

Call supports Budget 2023 commitment to achieve a fairer external complaints handling system for financial consumers OTTAWA ON, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada...

Nov 01, 2022, 13:51 ET Financial Literacy Month 2022 Kick-Off - Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and organizations across the country focus on advancing the National Financial Literacy Strategy and helping Canadians...

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) Commissioner Judith Robertson launched the 12th annual Financial Literacy Month at a virtual event bringing together ...

Nov 01, 2022, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month virtual launch event/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Each November, organizations across Canada from the public, private and non-profit sectors take action to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. On November ...

Oct 31, 2022, 07:07 ET Media advisory - Financial Literacy Month virtual launch event

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2022 /CNW/ - Each November, organizations across Canada from the public, private and non-profit sectors take action to strengthen the financial literacy of Canadians. On November ...

Jun 30, 2022, 07:30 ET New and enhanced protections for bank customers

Protections take effect June 30 as part of Canada's new Financial Consumer Protection Framework OTTAWA, ON , June 30, 2022 /CNW/ - Starting June 30, Canadians will benefit from new and enhanced...

May 26, 2022, 07:00 ET FCAC mystery shopping report shows banks need to do more to ensure positive outcomes for all consumers

New and enhanced consumer protections take effect on June 30 OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) released the results of a mystery shopping exercise ...

Mar 08, 2022, 08:00 ET Breaking gender bias in the financial world

OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2022 /CNW/ - Over the course of my professional life, I have experienced the benefits of having women in leadership roles and developed greater recognition of the importance of...
FCAC launches Financial Literacy Month 2021

Nov 01, 2021, 13:00 ET FCAC launches Financial Literacy Month 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, FCAC Commissioner Judith Robertson is launching the 11th annual Financial Literacy Month at a national virtual event, bringing together people and...

Nov 01, 2021, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - November is Financial Literacy Month/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), will launch the 11th annual Financial Literacy...

Oct 29, 2021, 09:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - November is Financial Literacy Month/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), will launch the 11th annual Financial Literacy...

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