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
Firm agrees to seek proper registration
Margaret Franklin, chair of the board of governors of the CFA Institute, advocates better securities enforcement practices to regain the public's confidence
Finance minister worried that a universal compensation fund would impose additional burden on investors
Investors warned not to send money to Impact Finance or Douglas Charles