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  • The right expertise can help you make your next financial decision with confidence.

    Advice alone isn’t always enough. Some individuals or businesses may offer services they aren’t authorized to provide, and fraudsters can pose as legitimate professionals. Before you commit, check that the financial professional or financial institution is approved for the services they’re offering. It’s one of the simplest ways to protect yourself from scams and financial loss.

    BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) regulates financial services in British Columbia. We oversee real estate professionals, mortgage brokers, credit unions, pension plans, and insurance and trust companies. Verify that your financial professional or financial institution is licensed / authorized at BCFSA.ca.

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  • Real Estate

    Licensed real estate agents follow important rules to help protect your interests when you buy or sell a home or hire a rental property or strata manager. Verify an agent’s contact details, confirm their license category, conditions or restrictions, and recent discipline history before you commit.

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  • Mortgage Services

    Registered mortgage brokers can help you understand mortgage options and are required to follow rules that protect their clients. Verify a broker’s contact details, see any conditions or restrictions on their registration, and check recent discipline history before you commit.

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  • Financial Institutions

    Authorized financial institutions are monitored for compliance with laws and codes of conduct, and approved for the services they offer, such as selling insurance products or taking deposits.

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  • Consumer Protection

    BCFSA reviews complaints related to financial services and takes action against misconduct and unlicensed and unauthorized activity. When needed, we can refer complaints that fall outside of our jurisdiction to the appropriate authority.

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