
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.
Investment courses and events - CheckFirst
Enhance your investor knowledge with our classes and events Alberta-wide covering investing basics and recognizing and avoiding fraud.
Check registration - CheckFirst
Avoid investment fraud and check the registration of any financial advisor, investment professional or investment firm you plan to work with.
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 …
Investor education resources - CheckFirst
Investor education resources to help you develop your financial knowledge with a wealth of videos, factsheets, calculators, and more.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.