If you'd like to learn more about the survey, a press release announcing the results is available at the back of this room. The full results are posted on SIA's Web site. Printed copies are available in the pressroom across the hallway. Despite the fact that there is much good news in the survey again, it is a sobering reminder that there are important concerns. It tells us that we must continue to do more to enhance the public's trust and confidence in the services we provide to investors.
Nothing is more important.
As we raise our industry's level of public trust and confidence, it increases our effectiveness with legislators and regulators, and the entire country benefits. We met each challenge that came our way, and we'll no doubt continue to thrive in an ever-changing environment. During a recent SIA Board Meeting, Bob Mazzarella, one of our directors, shared a conversation he recently had with one of SIA's Canadian members. Other countries must rely on their regulatory bodies. They do not have a strong organization promoting fairness, integrity, growth, civility, and cooperation among all their constituents.