Investor advisory panel annual report proposes several steps that would expand its advocacy efforts
Common traps include misleading exempt market securities, energy investments
Online service allows investors to check the background of more than 22,000 investment advisors
Phase one of the campaign is primarily focused on Chinese and South Asian communities
Online firm is not registered to sell securities in Ontario
Advocacy group recommends full disclosure of commissions and other remuneration arising from leverage recommendations
Sales pitches might play up high yields while glossing over the lack of liquidity, fees and other risks
The OSC’s investor advisory panel has produced four substantive comments on regulatory policy initiatives in one year
Integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour are key to repairing the damage caused by high profile scandals during the financial crisis