BC Financial Services Authority

BCFSA will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

To wrap up #FraudPreventionMonth 2026, we were pleased to join the @RichmondRCMP on March 29 to speak directly with people about how they can help protect themselves from financial services fraud. You can learn how to prevent fraud anytime at bcfsa.ca/fraudcheck

Before you sign, search! Before you work with a financial professional or financial institution, verify that they're licensed/authorized for the services they're offering. Learn more at bcfsa.ca/fraudcheck.

Today is #PensionAwarenessDay Do you have a workplace pension plan? Contact your employer, pension plan administrator or union to find out more about your pension plan or to see if you’re eligible to join. Learn more at ow.ly/4f4b50YiiEM

BCFSA will be closed on Monday, February 16. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17.

BCFSA is thrilled to be named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for the fourth year: reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-b…

BCFSA is seeking an experienced professional to join our Board in summer 2026 and help shape the future of the B.C. financial services sector. If you have the skills to contribute to effective oversight, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more: ow.ly/Wtfk50XNlIr

BCFSA will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.

Today, BCFSA launched a 60-day public consultation with B.C. credit unions on its Capital Rule as part of its multi-year Capital Modernization Project. The consultation will close on December 15, 2025. See the news story here: ow.ly/muXW50XcNBm

Happy Thanksgiving long weekend! Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13.

BCFSA is investigating Nick Financial Investment Inc. and its director, Ali Nikfarjam, for unauthorized deposit-taking practices in B.C. If you have deposited money with Nick Financial (Fine Investment Inc.), read our consumer alert: ow.ly/XUzj50X6rVA

BCFSA's office will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, in honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

The results of BCFSA’s 2025 Sector Insights survey are in, showing improvements across several areas. We’ll use these insights to continue to improve our collaboration and engagement. See the full results: ow.ly/ipgv50WTxSJ

Happy Labour Day long weekend! Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1.

People who own rental properties in the Greater Victoria Region who have used the services of Radoslava Stoycheva and/or her company Victoria Royal Vacations Inc. (“VRV”) are being asked to assist in BCFSA’s investigation into their activity. Learn more: ow.ly/8R3a50WItXC

Real estate complaints rose, insurance enforcement ramped up, and a backlog of complaints was closed. Those highlights are among the key themes and outcomes in BCFSA’s latest Consumer Complaints and Investigations Report. Read more: ow.ly/o0Bv50WEMCY

Do you know which accounts at B.C. credit unions are insured by CUDIC? See the complete list of what’s covered and what’s not at cudicbc.ca

Today, the BC Government announced it has approved the rules and regulation for the new Mortgage Services Act, signifying the start of a 15-month transition period to a new regulatory framework for the mortgage services industry. Read more: ow.ly/jGJM50Wpspy

BCFSA’s CEO Tolga Yalkin has been recognized as one of Business in Vancouver’s BC 500! See more information here: ow.ly/UqXz50WjXkh

BCFSA will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 2.