Fraud

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SEC charges 27 entities for spreading ‘fake news’ about stocks

Paid publicity must be disclosed to the investing public, says the SEC.

By Staff |April 12, 2017

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CRA charges stock promoter who avoided multimillion-dollar tax bill

CRA reports that Damien Reynolds, a 49-year-old dual citizen of Canada and Australia, was charged on April 4, 2017, with fraud under section 380 of the Criminal Code and with tax evasion under section 327 of the Excise Tax Act. Reynolds is a mining industry consultant and stock promoter based in Vancouver. Read: Montréal man […]

By Staff |April 5, 2017

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TD Bank review of sales practices may not appease investors

TD Bank says it is reviewing concerns about its sales practices in light of reports that some employees allegedly broke the law in order to meet sales targets and keep their jobs. Read: Banks under FCAC microscope after allegations of upselling CEO Bharat Masrani says the bank received “a few hundred complaints” last year regarding […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 30, 2017

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Don’t let clients fall for binary options fraud

Every age, investor skill level and gender has been affected.

By Staff |March 2, 2017

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15 offenders jailed in 2016: CSA

CSA’s enforcement report reveals greater jail time for offenders — but fewer overall proceedings and less in fines and penalties. In 2016, more than 23 years of jail time were handed down to 15 offenders for Securities Act violations. That compares to about 10 years of jail time handed down last year. Further, 13 people […]

By Staff |February 27, 2017

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Two people permanently banned, fined $2.4 million each

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has permanently banned two people for fraud and breaches of cease trade and temporary orders: Richard Lian (also known as Richard Terry Ruuska) and Enna M. Keller. In the same decision, the panel also ordered permanent bans against EagleMark Ventures and Falcon Holdings for breaching the same cease trade […]

By Staff |February 16, 2017

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SEC lays charges in advisor-lawyer referral scheme

The SEC says a Connecticut-based investment advisor has agreed to admit wrongdoing and pay more than US$575,000 to settle charges that he defrauded a client. The regulatory adds that the advisor then compounded his scheme by attempting to mislead SEC investigators while lying to other clients about the status of the SEC’s investigation. According to […]

By Staff |January 11, 2017

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Inform clients about these nefarious threats

Forget market and volatility risks: your client could face more nefarious threats. The top five investor risks for 2017, as identified by the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), mostly involve scams. Here’s what your client should guard against: Other ways scam artists profit from the next big thing is by taking advantage of the state of […]

By Staff |January 11, 2017

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Best interest standard tops investor wish list

You don’t need a crystal ball to predict a future of more regulation. In 2016, CSA dropped a bombshell in the form of proposed targeted reforms and a best interest standard. Also expected this year but still lying in wait: CSA’s report on mutual fund fees, which may decide the fate of embedded commissions. Read: […]

By Staff |December 12, 2016

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How to blow the whistle

Are you prepared to participate in the OSC’s new program?

November 4, 2016

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