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  1. CheckFirst | Investor Education for Albertans

    Develop your investor knowledge and learn the risks of investing with unbiased resources and information by the Alberta Securities Commission.

  2. Investment courses and events - CheckFirst

    Enhance your investor knowledge with our classes and events Alberta-wide covering investing basics and recognizing and avoiding fraud.

  3. Check registration - CheckFirst

    Avoid investment fraud and check the registration of any financial advisor, investment professional or investment firm you plan to work with.

  4. About ASC - CheckFirst

    About the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) The Alberta Securities Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. Our mission is to foster a fair …

  5. Investor education resources - CheckFirst

    Investor education resources to help you develop your financial knowledge with a wealth of videos, factsheets, calculators, and more.

  6. Planning investments - CheckFirst

    Researching investments and your adviser The name of this website gives you a big clue as to what we encourage you to do before investing your money – check first. Research is the key when choosing …

  7. Investing calculators - CheckFirst

    Calculators Calculating your financial health is the first step in planning your financial future and achieving your goals. Whether you’re thinking about retirement, becoming debt-free or investing, the …

  8. ASC Investment Caution List - CheckFirst

    Doing your own research before investing is an important first step to safeguarding your hard-earned money. Use ASC Investor Alerts and News Releases to stay aware of new and emerging threats. …

  9. Frequently asked investment questions- CheckFirst

    We’ve put together a list of answers to your most frequently asked investment questions, including those sent to us on social media. Whether you’re wondering how to check your adviser’s registration or just …

  10. 31 Common Investment Scams and Red Flags - CheckFirst

    Learn the common investment frauds impacting Albertans and their red flags and test your fraud knowledge as an investor.