Financial services with an international perspective
For financial services companies looking to expand, Ontario has the people, the markets and the infrastructure that can help you grow rapidly – not just in Canada, but around the world.
In Ontario, where the financial services sector is growing faster than any area in North America, we're taking steps to promote and support its future growth. If you're planning to expand your financial services company, here's what you should know about Ontario:
- proven expertise in financial services and a broad, deep talent pool
- superb IT and software development capacity
- a top-ranked, globally integrated, cost-efficient business environment.
We are plugged into the world's capital markets. Canada's banks and their subsidiaries operate in countries around the world. Our life and health insurance companies derive almost 60% of all their premium income from foreign sources.
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the TSX Venture exchange, combined, are the third largest exchange in North America and a global leader in key resource sectors (mining, oil and gas), the second largest technology market in the world and third largest for life sciences.
Find out more about how Ontario's competitive advantages add up to a big win for you and your shareholders. Find out more about Ontario's financial services sector.