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Enforcement Roundup – June 2026
The June Enforcement Roundup contains information about two enforcement actions taken by the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) and one by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). There are also 243 additions to the Investment Caution List. BCSC Enforcement BCSC Sanctions Multi-Metal Development Ltd. (previously known as American CuMo Mining Corporation) Multi-Metal must pay $15,000 to the BCSC for making false or misleading statements in a report it filed. The […]
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From Memes to Money: Social Media’s Sway on Self-directed Investors
Social media is playing a bigger role than ever when it comes to making investment decisions, particularly with self-directed investors.
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A crackdown on paid puffery
It all began with a complaint to the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) from a disgruntled former business associate of a local company. It ended – sort of – seven years later, with a string of settlements and sanctions against six individuals and four companies, and a new set of expectations in British Columbia about a […]
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Gambling vs. Investing
It’s true that investing and gambling both involve risk and choice. But gambling is typically a short-lived activity, while investing can last a lifetime.
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