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- Investor Alert: Manitoba Securities Commission and BC Securities Commission Uncover ‘Re-victimization’ Scheme - September 24, 2009
- Warning Regarding Global 8 Environmental Technologies Inc. - Montréal - August 14, 2009
- What are Exempt Market Securities? - April 27, 2009
- B.C. and Manitoba securities regulators investigating Gold-Quest International - March 5, 2008
- Foreign Currency Trading Is Not For Novices: Securities regulator warns investors about the risks - May 25, 2007
- The Manitoba Securities Commission issues a warning to investors after reports of a suspicious investment Scheme operating in the Province - April 16, 2007
- BC and Alberta securities regulators issue warning after reports of a suspicious investment scheme operating in the two provinces - January 25, 2007
- Advertisements promoting investment opportunities - October 17, 2006
- Regulators Warn Investors to Read the Fine Print - May 7, 2004
- Public warned to be aware of Illegal Investment Opportunities - December 18, 2003
- Improper Trading in Securities - November 7, 2003
- Synergy Alliance Group - February 19, 2003
- Palmetto Financial Services Inc. - October 31, 2002
- Pension Plan Investment Scheme - October 3, 2002
- RRSP Scam - June 21, 2001
- Tri-West Bank Debenture Program - February 6, 2001
- Bank Debenture Program
- Nigerian Scheme
2009
Manitoba
- The Manitoba Securities Commission Launches Information Campaign Aimed at Alleviating Investor Anxiety - October 5, 2009
- March is Fraud Prevention Month - Tools, training available to help protect worried investors from scam artists - March 6, 2009
- The Manitoba Securities Commission Launches Innovative Guide To Common Sense Money Management for Youth - January 5, 2009
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Canadian Securities Regulators to maintain current corporate governance regime - November 13, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Enact Order Protection Rule to Maintain Integrity of Multiple Marketplaces - November 13, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Prepare for Changes to Investment Fund Disclosure Resulting from International Financial Reporting Standards - October 16, 2009
- Canadian Families Learn How to "Make it Count" - October 14, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Approve Requirements On Use of Client Brokerage Commissions - October 6, 2009
- Canadians still not putting investing knowledge into practice, national study reveals - October 5, 2009
- CSA and IIROC Publish Joint Consultation Paper 0 n Dark Pools, Dark Orders and Other Developments in Market Structure in Canada - September 30, 2009
- National Registration Regime Implemented: Canadian Securities Regulators Announce New Registration Rules and Streamlined Process for Dealers and Advisers - September 28, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators prepare for upcoming changeover to International Financial Reporting Standards - September 24, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Announce Results of Certification Compliance Review - September 11, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Stress the Importance of Suitability Requirements for Dealers and Advisers - September 2, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Outline Requirements for Exempt Market Dealers - August 7, 2009
- Canadian securities regulators announce results of Continuous Disclosure Reviews for Fiscal 2009 - July 24, 2009
- National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements and Exemptions - July 17, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Implement a New National Registration Regime - July 17, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Finalize Passport for Registrants and a Streamlined Review Policy for Registration in Multiple Jurisdictions - July 17, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Launch Online Fee Guide - July 2, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Take Steps to Improve Mutual Fund Disclosure for Investors - June 19, 2009
- Securities regulators urge Canadians to help prevent financial abuse of seniors - June 15, 2009
- Canadian Regulators Provide Guidance on Transition to New Registration Regime - June 12, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Announce that TSX Inc. will Act as an Information Processor for Exchange-Traded Securities - June 5, 2009
- CSA increases financial literacy among youth with "Financial Fitness Challenge" - April 14, 2009
- Terms of CSA Chair and Vice-Chair Renewed - March 30, 2009
- CSA Offers New Fraud Prevention Resources for Investors - March 10, 2009
- Canadian Youth Invited to Take Part in ‘Financial Fitness Challenge’ Contest - February 2, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Release Report on Enforcement Activities for 2008 - January 29, 2009
- Canadian Securities Regulators Emphasize Disclosure Obligations for Current Market Conditions - January 8, 2009
2008
Manitoba
- MSC Grants Extension Order to IG Investment Management Ltd. - June 19, 2008
- Manitobans Have A Powerful New Tool to Fight Scams and Frauds - June 11, 2008
- Securities Regulators and Credit Union Educators Launch Course to Fight Investment Fraud - March 31, 2008
- Scam Artists Using Social Networking Sites to Hook Victims - March 17, 2008
- Protect Wealth through Fraud Prevention - March 3, 2008
- Red Flags That Can Signal Fraudulent Investment Schemes - February 22, 2008
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Canadian Securities Regulators Finalize Passport for Registrants and a Streamlined Review Policy for Registration in Multiple Jurisdictions - December 19. 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Comments on Revised Corporate Governance and Audit Committee Regimes - December 19, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Changes to Insider Reporting Regime - December 18, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Announce Extension of Comment Period on ABCP Consultation Paper - November 28, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Input on Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Input on Proposed Trade-through Protection Rule - October 17, 2008
- Canadian securities regulators caution investors to avoid uninformed investment decisions during market ups and downs- October 8, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Release Proposals in Response to the 2007-08 Credit Market Turmoil and its Effect on the ABCP Market in Canada- October 6, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Respond to Current Capital Market Events - September 26, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Support Temporary Order Issued by OSC Prohibiting Short Selling - September 19, 2008
- CSA Appoints Secretary General - September 15, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Implement Improvements to Executive Compensation Disclosure - September 18, 2008
- Canadian Regulators to Host XBRL Panel Discussion - September 5, 2008
- Canadian regulators announce results of Continuous Disclosure Reviews for Fiscal 2008 - August 13, 2008
- Canadian regulators seek comment on extension of passport system to registration - July 18, 2008
- Canadian Regulators Active Participants on IOSCO Task Forces - May 29, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Enhance Internal Control Reporting Requirements - April 18, 2008
- CSA increases financial literacy among youth with “Financial Fitness Challenge” - April 15, 2008
- Canadian Regulators Issue Guidance Regarding Cease Trade Orders - March 28, 2008
- Canadian Regulators Adopt Harmonized Prospectus Rule - March 13, 2008
- Canadian Regulators Propose Enhancements to Registration Regime- February 29, 2008
- Learn How to Avoid Investment Scams During Fraud Prevention Month - February 28, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Improvements to Executive Compensation Disclosure - February 22, 2008
- Canadian Securities Regulators Release Concept Paper Relating to International Financial Reporting Standards - February 13, 2008
- Youth Invited to Take Part in the ‘Financial Fitness Challenge’ Contest - February 4, 2008
- Canadian Regulators Harmonize Take-Over Bid and Issuer Bid Rules - February 1, 2008
- Securities Passport System Implemented - January 25, 2008
- Latest Canadian Securities Regulators’ enforcement efforts result in approximately $6.3 million in sanctions - January 8, 2008
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators
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Proposed new disclosure regime will provide more meaningful fund information to Canadian investors - October 24, 2008
2007
Manitoba
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Manitoba Securities Commission announces this year’s "Financial Fitness Challenge" contest winner - June 20, 2007
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Canadian Regulators enact Amendments to Oil and Gas Disclosure Rules - December 28, 2007
- Canadian Securities Administrators Issue Update on Actions Related to Global Credit and Liquidity Issues - December 20, 2007
- CSA study shows one in 20 Canadians a victim of investment fraud - often introduced by someone they know and trust - October 2, 2007
- Canadian regulators propose new processes for making regulatory decisions - September 4, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Adopt a National Policy for Revoking a Cease Trade Order - July 27, 2007
- Canadian Securities Regulators’ recent enforcement efforts result in over $3.8 million in fines and prison time for market participants - July 13, 2007
- CSA’s "Financial Fitness Challenge" Contest - This Year's Winners - May 30, 2007
- Securities regulators launch XBRL voluntary filing program - May 28, 2007
- CSA renews terms of Chair and Vice-Chair - April 23, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Trade-Through Protection, Best Execution and Access to Marketplaces- April 20, 2007
- Launch of the 'Financial Fitness Challenge' Contest - April 2, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Changes to Internal Control Reporting Requirements - March 30, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Enhancements to Executive Compensation Disclosure - March 29, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Passport System - March 28, 2007
- Canadian Securities Regulators Request New Members for Mining Technical Advisory and Monitoring Committee - March 20, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Changes to Registration Regime - February 20, 2007
- Canada’s securities regulators launch eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) voluntary filing program - January 19, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comment on Proposed Amendments to Disclosure of Oil and Gas Activities - January 19, 2007
- Canadian Securities Administrators released their fifth report of enforcement activities - January 12, 2007
- Canadian Regulators Release Results of Hedge Fund Review - January 12, 2007
- Canadian Securities Administrators announce "This is your life" contest winners - January 4, 2007
Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators
2006
Manitoba
- Province Proposes to Change The Securities Act - December 5, 2006
- Sellinger announces investor protection - November 6, 2006
- Proposed Legislation Would Fulfil Recommendations of Crocus Investment Fund Implementation Team - April 12, 2006
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Canadian Regulators Propose Harmonized Prospectus Rule for Market Participants - December 21, 2006
- Spam e-mails that promote hot stocks are a risky proposition, warn Canadian Securities Administrators - October 23, 2006
- Securities Regulators Publish Results of SEDI User Opinion Survey - October 23, 2006
- Don’t believe everything you read and hear - CSA urges investors to research investment opportunities advertised in the media - October 17, 2006
- CSA Responds to Report of Task Force to Modernize Securities Legislation in Canada - October 4, 2006
- New CSA study reveals gaps in investor knowledge, attitude and behaviours - October 3, 2006
- Canada’s Securities Regulators Develop Governance Regime for Investment Funds - July 28, 2006
- Canadian Regulators Seek Comments on Soft Dollar Arrangements - July 21, 2006
- Canadians share money-savvy tips in online contest - July 12, 2006
- Investor Watch Principal-Protected Notes (PPNs) - July 7, 2006
- CSA Communiqué Volume 3, Issue 1 - June 2006
- CSA's "Test Your Financial IQ" Contest - May 2, 2006
- Regulators Release Proposals on Harmonized Internal Control Reporting Requirements - March 10, 2006
- CSA promotes Fraud Awareness Month - March 6, 2006
- Regulators Revise Proposals on Institutional Trade Processing - March 3, 2006
- Launch of "Test Your Financial IQ" Contest - March 1, 2006
- CSA releases their third Report on Enforcement Activities - February 2, 2006
- CSA launches This is Your Life Campaign - January 3, 2006
2005
Manitoba
- Crocus Investment Fund - April 5, 2005
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Canadian Securities Regulators Issue Guidance on Continuous Disclosure for Smaller Issuers - December 12, 2005
- Securities Regulators to Make the System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders More User Friendly - December 5, 2005
- Canadian securities regulators release improved mining disclosure rules - October 7, 2005
- CSA Implements National Prospectus and Registration Exemption Rule - September 14, 2005
- Regulators Issue Guidance on Income Trust Disclosure Relating to Distributable Cash - August 26, 2005
- Regulators Revise Timeline for Internal Control Reporting Project - July 29, 2005
- Regulators Release Discussion Paper on Market Structure Development and Trade-Through Obligations - July 22, 2005
- Canada's Securities Regulators Harmonize Exempt Market Rules - July 8, 2005
- Québec Regulator Named New Chair of the Canadian Securities Administrators - March 21, 2005
- Teens Take Online Saving & Investing Quiz for the Chance to Win $2,000 Cash Scholarship - February 21, 2005
2004
Manitoba
- A Communiqué from The Manitoba Securities Commission - Cooperation, Education and Innovation - December 2004
- I.G. Investment Management, Ltd. - December 16, 2004
- Securities Reform - Provinces and Territories Agree to Implement Passport System - September 30, 2004
- A Provincial/Territorial Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Securities Regulation
- Action Plan
- The Compounding Interest of Intellectual Capital - April 13, 2004
- Young Tec Voc Student ready to invest in her future - April 13, 2004
- RRSP Season - Now is the perfect time to talk to our kids about money - February 16, 2004
- Honey, I Shrunk the Money! Talk finances with your Valentine before it’s too late - February 10, 2004
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Securities Regulators Propose Uniform Securities Transfer Act - June 24, 2004
- CSA Awards Test Your Financial I.Q. Grand Prize to a young Quebecer - May 17, 2004
- Choose Your Financial Adviser Wisely This RRSP Season - February 10, 2004
- Securities Regulators Propose Mutual Fund Governance Regime - January 9, 2004
2003
Manitoba
- Young Manitobans Question Their Future - November 18, 2003
- Brandon Student Wins "Test Your Financial I.Q." Contest - March 24, 2003
- Market Regulation Services Inc. (RS) launches new database to protect investors from unintentional violations of cease trade orders - February 27, 2003
- Improved Protection for Investors - February 24, 2003
- Teens Challenged to Become Investor Savvy - January 14, 2003
Canadian Securities Administrators
- CSA Release Proposed Uniform Securities Legislation - December 16, 2003
- CSA Implements New Rule to Ensure Equity Monetization Disclosure - November 28, 2003
- Wanted: Young Canadians with Investment Savvy - October 15, 2003
- Regulators warn Seniors about Fraud - October 1, 2003
- Regulators Report on Industry's Straight-Through Processing Readiness - September 19, 2003
- Audit Oversight Board Proposes Registration Process for Auditors of Public Companies - September 11, 2003
- CSA Responds to Comments Received on Concept Proposal, Blueprint for Uniform Securities Laws for Canada - July 31, 2003
- Reminder: Insiders and Issuers Must File On SEDI - June 25, 2003
- Securities regulators release revised disclosure rule - June 20, 2003
- Issuers: Check Your SEDI Filings - June 2, 2003
- Regulators Survey Industry's Straight-Through Processing Readiness - May 11, 2003
- SEDI Issuer Profile Supplement Filing Requirement - May 6, 2003
- Securities Regulators Unveil Fraud Awareness Quiz - April 30, 2003
- Reminder: Issuer Registration on SEDI Begins May 5 - April 28, 2003
- On-Line Insider Reporting System To Speed Reports, Add Transparency - April 11, 2003
- Securities Regulators Kick Off Annual Investor Education Month - April 1, 2003
- Securities Regulators Review Public Company MD&A - March 5, 2003
- Finding Mr. or Ms. Right (Financial Adviser) - February 13, 2003
- CSA proposes Blueprint for Uniform Securities Law in Canada - January 30, 2003
- Securities Regulators Offer Tips for Canadians with Post-Holiday Money Worries - January 29, 2003
- Investors should know how dealers and advisers are paid - January 27, 2003
- Your Financial Security in Retirement - January 22, 2003
- Investment adviser practices trigger most complaints to securities regulators - January 21, 2003
2002
Manitoba
- Tri-West Investment Club - November 6, 2002
- New Investment Scam PREVENTION Brochure Targets Seniors - October 28, 2002
- Manitoba Securities Commission Warns Public of Pension Plan Investment Scheme - February 21, 2002
- Investor Education Major Goal of Manitoba Securities Commission - Important New Findings to Guide Securities Commission's Educational Programming - February 18, 2002
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Regulators Require Companies To Improve Executive Compensation Disclosure - November 4, 2002
- Securities regulators reward young Canadians for investment savvy - October 28, 2002
- The CSA Publishes New Rules on Investment Fund Continuous Disclosure - September 27, 2002
- New Independent Public Oversight for Auditors of Public Companies Announced by Federal and Provincial Regulators and Canada's Chartered Accountants - July 17, 2002
Media Backgrounder
Canadian Public Accountability Board
Requirements for CA Firms that Audit Public Companies
Sanctions for Auditors - CSA Adopts New Policy on Disclosure Standards - July 15, 2002
- Improve your youngster's chances of financial success - January 30, 2002
- Regulators sound alarm on affinity scams - January 29, 2002
- Regulators warn investors to be wary of online investment tips - January 28, 2002
- Don't ignore annual reports remind securities administrators - January 22, 2002
- Securities commissions report top investor complaints - January 21, 2002
2001
Manitoba
- Free Seminars to Provide Public with Valuable Investing Information - November 27, 2001
- MSC Hosts Securities Industry Seminar in Brandon - November 27, 2001
- Manitobans caught in Pension Plan Scheme based out of Toronto - August 27, 2001
- Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories - August 20, 2001
- Tri-West Investment Club - June 1, 2001
- BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and Thomas Waitt - May 9, 2001
- Free Investment Information Sessions Offered - April 18, 2001
- Manitoba Joins Investor Ed Campaign April 23-27, 2001 - April 18, 2001
- 2500 Guests Receive Breakfast Invitation - April 18, 2001
- On Line Youth "Investment Contest" to be Launched - April 18, 2001
- Fraudulent Investment Program - April 10, 2001
- Tri-West Bank Debenture Program - February 6, 2001
Canadian Securities Administrators
- Start-up of new insider reporting system shifted to January 21, 2002 - December 13, 2001
- Securities industry estimates National Registration Database could generate $85 million in benefits over five years - November 16, 2001 - Summary Report
- Securities Regulators Provide More Time to Prepare for SEDI - October 26, 2001
- New On-Line Insider Reporting System Provides Benefits To All Market Participants - September 6, 2001
- Check registration of people trying to sell you investments
- Who are the Canadian Securities Administrators?
- Offshore investments sold through Internet can wash your savings away
- Leveraging a risky strategy to increase investment returns - January 24, 2001
- Internet not always safe bet for accurate investor information - January 22, 2001
- Ten tips to help safeguard your money - January 22, 2001
- Is the do-it-yourself approach right for you? Consider the differences between full service and discount brokers - January 17, 2001
- Mutual fund calculator reveals impact of fees - January 16, 2001
- Take time to know your adviser before investing - January 15, 2001
2000
Manitoba
- MSC and OSC Holding Hearings Relating to Aspen Properties Take-over Bid for Consolidated Properties - October 27, 2000
- MSC and OSC Holding Hearings Relating to Aspen Properties Take-over Bid for Consolidated Properties - October 25, 2000
- MSC Set to run Financial Planner Pilot Exam - September 22, 2000