BCFSA

04/02/2026

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

03/31/2026

To wrap up 2026, we were pleased to join the Richmond BC RCMP on March 29 to speak directly with people about how they can help protect themselves from financial services fraud.

While that concludes fraud prevention month, you can visit our website at anytime to learn more about how to protect yourself from fraud when you're buying or selling a home, signing a mortgage, or depositing your savings: bcfsa.ca/fraudcheck

03/19/2026

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.

02/19/2026

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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 https://ow.ly/lFx750YiiEL

02/13/2026

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

02/11/2026

Real estate developer Mark Chandler, and his company 0981478 Ltd. (098), have received the maximum penalty allowed under the Real Estate Development Act after BCFSA found he deceived consumers by reselling presale condo units that had already been sold to other buyers. Read more:

BC Financial Services Authority is a Crown agency responsible for the supervision and regulation of the financial service sector, including credit unions, insurance, mortgage brokers, pensions, real estate professionals and trusts. We’re committed to providing oversight and to fair, transparent pr...

02/10/2026

BCFSA is thrilled to be named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for the fourth year:

BC Financial Services Authority / BCFSA has been chosen as one of: BC's Top Employers, The Career Directory.

12/22/2025

We’re looking for a new Board Member to join BCFSA in summer 2026.

BCFSA is seeking an experienced professional to join our Board and help shape the future of financial services regulation in British Columbia. We’re looking for candidates with strong backgrounds in:
• Financial oversight, risk, and compliance (accounting or related financial designation preferred)
• Financial crime and anti money laundering

Additional expertise that would be an asset includes:
• Real estate services and development
• Legal experience, ideally within the financial services sector
• Human resources and labour relations
• Information management and technology

If you have a clear understanding of board responsibilities and the skills to contribute to effective oversight and decision making, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more at:

11/21/2025

Your pension is more than just a future paycheck—it’s a key part of your financial security.
This Financial Literacy Month, we encourage you to review your annual pension statement. It outlines your retirement benefits and includes contact information for your plan administrator if you have questions. Understanding your pension today will help you plan confidently for tomorrow.

11/16/2025

It’s Financial Literacy Month! This November, we’re supporting the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s initiative to – starting with moments when connecting with your financial services regulator (in B.C., that’s us!) can help you make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Visit our website when:
✅ You’re buying or selling a home.
✅ You're looking for a real estate professional, mortgage broker, or B.C.-authorized credit union, insurer, or trust company.
✅You have a concern or complaint.

Visit our website to get started: bcfsa.ca

11/14/2025

That’s a wrap on BCFSA’s Sector Forum. Across every session and panel, one theme stood out: leadership and partnership are central to ensuring the financial services sector remains strong, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of people in B.C.

We invite you to read our summary news post: https://ow.ly/lcfX50Xs1Gs

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

11/10/2025

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