Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate

Already a regional money centre, Greater Edmonton stands to benefit from further growth of its finance, insurance and real estate industries. These sectors in turn support further diversification in the future, knowledge-based economy. Financial services are instrumental to long-term sustainable growth.

Where the Money Is

A substantial amount of money is already being managed in Edmonton. Here’s how much the top few players in each category have under management:

    Investment funds: $86 billion
    Insurance assets: over $7 billion
    Banks and credit unions assets: $42 billion

Learn more about Edmonton's financial sector though the stories of people who've experienced it at www.edmontonstories.ca.

Great Opportunities in Real Estate Now

Greater Edmonton continues to be an excellent market to invest in real estate and development projects. While the current world economic slowdown has caused a cooling of the local market, given the region’s strong economic fundamentals, it represents an opportunity.

Contact:
Bruce Bevan
Economic Development Officer - Team Lead
780.917.7631
1.800.661.6965
BBevan@edmonton.com