FCAC's Annual Performance Results Show That Financial Literacy Continues to Gain Momentum in Canada
FCAC releases its 2011-2012 Annual Report
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/09/12 -- The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has released its -its 11th annual report since the Agency was created in 2001. Providing an overview of FCAC's activities and achievements over the 2011-2012 fiscal year, the report outlines the Agency's accomplishments in empowering Canadian financial consumers and promoting responsible financial market conduct.
"One of our priorities is to help Canadians make better financial decisions," said Ursula Menke, FCAC Commissioner. "In 2001, FCAC started with the basics: providing helpful brochures on banking services, credit cards and consumer rights as well as monitoring the federally regulated financial sector. Over the years, we've taken on much more, expanding our scope to help build Canadians' overall financial management skills and protecting consumers. In turn, the recognition of the importance of financial literacy has gained tremendous momentum in Canada and around the world, and it is gratifying to know that the Agency is acknowledged as a driving force in educating consumers on financial matters."
FCAC achieved solid success in 2011-2012
In 2011-2012, FCAC was able to support Canadian consumers by:
The was designed to be more dynamic and reader-friendly. Its highlights, including a timeline of FCAC's first ten years, a message from FCAC's Commissioner, an infographic of the year in numbers, a few short videos that FCAC produced and the Agency's performance summaries and financial statements, can be viewed at .
About FCAC
With and , the (FCAC) provides objective information about financial products and services to help Canadians increase their financial knowledge and confidence in managing their personal finances. FCAC informs consumers about their when dealing with banks and federally regulated trust, loan and insurance companies. FCAC also makes sure that federally regulated financial institutions, payment card network operators and external complaints bodies comply with intended to protect consumers.
You can reach us through FCAC's Consumer Services Centre by calling toll-free 1-866-461-3222 (TTY: 613-947-7771 or 1-866-914-6097) or by visiting our website: .
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