8. The Authority shall perform its functions and exercise its powers in a way as to:(1) foster the confidence of the public and of the business community as regards financial institutions and practitioners in the financial sector as regards solvency and the competence of agents, advisers, brokers, representatives and other practitioners in the financial sector;
(2) promote the availability of high-quality, competitively priced financial products and services for individuals and enterprises in all regions of Québec;
(3) see to the establishment of an effective and efficient regulatory framework that promotes the development of the financial sector and facilitates innovative management and commercial practices;
(4) grant the public and the business community access to reliable, accurate and complete information on the financial institutions and practitioners in the financial sector and on the financial products and services offered;
(5) protect consumers against unethical, abusive or fraudulent practices and give individuals and enterprises access to various dispute resolution mechanisms.