Investors encouraged to check the registration of a financial advisor or firm or
List created in response to public enquiries
Lack of registration requirement can lead to big losses on risky ventures
Another layer of regulation would not improve the current structure for advisors, Cowdery says
Three unique experiences lead some to ask: shouldn’t a company be required to register once it reaches a certain size?
MFDA members in Ontario and Newfoundland given 2-year transition period
Regulator will be able to impose conditions on advisor registration at any time
Alberta’s Evans succeeds Selinger
New rules and streamlined process for dealers and advisors launched
New regime takes effect Sept. 28