Canadian Regulators Focus on Retiree Financial Security Amid Rising Costs
Event summary
- The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators held its Annual Meeting in Montreal on April 15, 2026, focusing on retiree financial security.
- OECD policy analyst Jessica Mosher presented research on barriers to high-quality financial advice for retirees.
- CAPSA joined the National Institute on Ageing as a member in 2025 to advance financial security research for retirees.
- Regulators emphasized the need for coordination across sectors to support retirees amid rising costs and economic uncertainty.
The big picture
The meeting underscores growing concerns about retiree financial security in Canada, particularly as rising costs and economic uncertainty challenge purchasing power. Regulators are increasingly focused on coordinating efforts across insurance, securities, and pension sectors to deliver better outcomes for retirees. The involvement of international organizations like the OECD and NIA highlights the global relevance of these issues and the need for evidence-based policy approaches.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Coordination
- How Canadian regulators will strengthen cross-sector coordination to address retiree financial challenges.
- Economic Uncertainty
- Whether increased economic uncertainty will accelerate regulatory action to protect retiree financial security.
- Financial Advice Quality
- The pace at which policies will improve access to high-quality financial advice for retirees.
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