FAIR Canada appeared in national media through late March and April, contributing the investor perspective on a range of pressing
In the Media: FAIR Canada Highlights Investor Protection
Did You Know? Canadian Regulators Publish Investor Alerts on Emerging Scams
Canadian securities regulators regularly issue Investor Alerts to warn the public about suspected investment scams, unregistered firms, and emerging fraud
Global Regulators Step Up Action on “Finfluencers”
Securities regulators around the world are taking coordinated action against so-called “finfluencers” – social-media personalities who promote investments without proper
Good News for Investors: CIRO Launches a Disgorgement Distribution Program
CIRO has launched a new disgorgement distribution program – a framework to return money collected from wrongdoers to investors who
Manitoba Joins Push for Binding OBSI Decisions — Who’s Next?
The Government of Manitoba has taken an important step to strengthen investor protection by introducing legislation that would allow the
When the Watchdog Needs Watching: Why Board Independence Matters
CIRO oversees much of Canada’s investment industry, and its governance is critical to protecting investors. The organization has proposed extending
Tackling Fraud Requires National, Coordinated Action
Fraud is one of the fastest-growing risks Canadians face, and today’s scams are increasingly sophisticated. FAIR Canada supports the federal
Two Speeds at CIRO — and What It May Tell Us
Regulators reveal their priorities not only by what they do but also by how they do it. Two recent developments