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Follow the CSA on Twitter

Posted by PublicWeb at 2/22/2012 10:25:00 AM | 0 Comment

People interested in investor protection or education news and programs across Canada can now follow the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) on Twitter (@CSA_News). The CSA will begin tweeting about key sections of its 2011 Enforcement Report released today that outlines... Read more

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RRSP Season 2012: Fund Facts for mutual funds

Posted by Ken at 2/17/2012 10:30:00 AM | 0 Comment

  If you are looking at purchasing a mutual fund this RRSP season, you will want to take advantage of a relatively new document that contains key information about mutual funds.   This document, known as Fund Facts, includes a... Read more

Category: Products,Education

Investor Alert: BCSC investigating Rashida Samji and Arvindbhai B. Patel

Posted by Ken at 2/14/2012 9:50:00 AM | 0 Comment

  The British Columbia Securities Commission is investigating Rashida Samji and Arvindbhai B. Patel (also known as Arvin Patel) in regards to their involvement in an investment scheme.   As part of a regulatory investigation, the BCSC is looking at... Read more

Category: Misc.,Warning

RRSP Season 2012: Tools and articles for investors

Posted by Ken at 2/9/2012 11:00:00 AM | 0 Comment

  If you are like many Canadians, you are probably just turning your attention to your RRSP and retirement portfolio. In fact, it may be the first time you’ve contemplated your retirement plan in a year, so you should probably... Read more

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InvestRight in your community - February 2012

Posted by Ken at 2/1/2012 2:40:00 PM | 0 Comment

  BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of steps they should take... Read more

Category: Scams,Education

New “Be Fraud Aware” campaign video on YouTube

Posted by Ken at 1/30/2012 11:00:00 AM | 0 Comment

  In October, we launched a new campaign in BC’s ethnic communities to encourage people to “Be Fraud Aware”. This campaign will be a three year effort aimed at increasing people’s knowledge of investment fraud and its impact on tight... Read more

Category: Scams,Education

Seniors, pre-retirees, and investment fraud

Posted by Patricia at 1/23/2012 10:10:00 AM | 0 Comment

  Last week, the Vancouver Sun ran a series on pensions that explored what retirement is looking like for an aging population of Canadians – from living longer, to having an adequate pension (or not), to paying off household debt.... Read more

Category: Scams,Education

Fraud awareness video featuring Kelowna RCMP

Posted by Ken at 1/20/2012 11:20:00 AM | 0 Comment

  During the year, InvestRight ambassadors travel around the province to give seminars, attend tradeshows, and talk to people who raise awareness about investment fraud in their communities.   On one of our recent visits to Kelowna, we were able... Read more

Category: Scams,Education

Investor Watch: Investing in real estate

Posted by Ken at 1/19/2012 12:25:00 PM | 0 Comment

  Housing prices in British Columbia, and particularly those in Metro Vancouver, have been on a steady rise for the past ten years, causing many people to look to real estate as an investment. However, like any other type of... Read more

Category: Products,Education

Be on the lookout for social media investment scams

Posted by Ken at 1/13/2012 2:15:00 PM | 0 Comment

  Recently, I’ve noticed a couple of investment schemes reported in the news that were promoted on social media websites.   In one case, the SEC charged an Illinois based investment advisor with offering fictitious securities on LinkedIn, a well... Read more

Category: Misc.,Scams

Financial returns aren’t what they used to be

Posted by Patricia at 1/6/2012 11:50:00 AM | 0 Comment

  The Globe and Mail’s Rob Carrick recently wrote about how unhappy many boomers are today about their lacklustre portfolios, just at a time when they are seriously considering retiring or have already made that decision. A recent comment on... Read more

Category: Advisors,Education

Investor Watch: Investing in real estate (moved)

Posted by Ken at 1/5/2012 11:30:00 AM | 0 Comment

  Housing prices in British Columbia, and particularly those in Metro Vancouver, have been on a steady rise for the past ten years, causing many people to look to real estate as an investment. However, like any other type of... Read more

Category: Products,Education

In your community - January 2012

Posted by Ken at 1/3/2012 10:45:00 AM | 0 Comment

  BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of steps they should take... Read more

Category: Education

Fortune Investment Group and five other names added to BCSC’s caution list

Posted by Ken at 12/30/2011 12:10:00 PM | 0 Comment

  British Columbia Securities Commission staff added six new names to its Investment Caution List in December, including a company that was permanently cease traded by a BCSC panel.     On Dec. 13, 2011, BCSC staff put Fortune Investment... Read more

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An InvestRight Holiday Jingle

Posted by PublicWeb at 12/23/2011 8:00:00 AM | 0 Comment

  Scam artists love the holidays and will use your good intentions of giving to their advantage. Be an informed investor and learn the warning signs of fraud this season with this Christmas themed song. Sing the InvestRight Carol (sung... Read more

Category: Misc.,Scams

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