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 to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
Sidney
Be Fraud Aware seminar
January 8
Private event
Nanaimo
Be Fraud Aware seminar
January 9
Private event
Port Coquitlam
Be Fraud Aware seminar
January 9
Private event
Vancouver
Be Fraud Aware seminar
January 15
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Revera Crofton House 2803 West 4th Avenue
Seniors welcome!
Light refreshments will be served
Draw for prizes!
To make reservations call Anna at 604-263-0921
Sidney
Be Fraud Aware seminar
January 22
Private event
We present to various service clubs such as Rotary, Probus, Newcomers, women’s groups, seniors’ organizations, and other networks. If your group of 20 or more would like to have the BCSC come and present InvestRight, please contact:
Anne Rutherglen
Program Manager, Outreach
Communications & Education
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 604-899-6731 or toll free: 1-800-373-6393
More Resources
Hedge funds beware
Our revamped website InvestRight.org has a new section on high-risk investments, which includes hedge funds. For good reason. Just say the words, hedge fund, and people’s eyes light up with visions of spectacular returns (never mind spectacular risks). It is generally believed that hedge funds are for sophisticated, wealthy investors. The minimum investment for these […]
Follow the CSA on Twitter
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 how Canadian securities regulators are actively working to protect investors and prevent abusive conduct in […]