The Autorité des marchés financiers is an organization mandated by the Québec government to oversee Québec’s financial markets and assist consumers of financial products and services. The AMF is active in the following areas: Insurance; Securities; Deposit-taking institutions (except banks); Distribution of financial products and services. The AMF has set up an online register that enables you to check whether the company or person you are dealing with is authorized to advise or sell the financial product being offered to you. It also offers assistance services to consumers who wish to file a complaint, report an offence or claim compensation.