It may seem somewhat ironic, but the global financial crisis of 2008 is, in some cases, boosting the fortunes of the con artists and fraudsters who have always preyed on less sophisticated investors. And despite repeated warnings from regulators and the financial services industry itself, many Canadians who are receiving lower returns on their investments […]
Promotions promised returns ranging from 12% to 100%
TV commercials used to highlight the warning signs of investment fraud
Four real estate development companies not registered to sell securities
Teresa Mitchell-Banks named director of enforcement; Peter Brady appointed director of corporate finance
TSXV trader subject to BCSC’s jurisdiction
Panel dismisses application to extend order against two Burnaby residents
Companies that were cease traded in Saskatchewan are not registered to trade
Proposed reporting requirements aim to prevent abusive market practices
BCSC alleges Barton, Gillespie illegally distributed securities