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Jan 14
FCNB warns of organized loan scheme targeting New Brunswick homeowners

The Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) is urging New Brunswickers to use caution if approached by someone offering to help them secure a loan to pay off debt by falsifying an application for a home renovation loan. FCNB has become aware of individuals in the province acting as credit brokers, and arranging, for a […]

Jan 14
Career Opportunity: Manager, Corporate Communications

Your career at FCNB is enriched with daily opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating, and flexible workplace. We offer a competitive total compensation package and exciting opportunities for professional development. We support our employees in maintaining their professional designations and provide technical updates on a continual basis for many of […]

Jan 14
Notice of Adoption: Rule UP-001 Unclaimed Property – General and Rule UP-002 Unclaimed Property – Fees

The Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) recently approved two Rules for a new program intended to help connect New Brunswickers with their forgotten monetary property. The rules were approved by FCNB and the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board following two public consultation periods in September 2020 and May 2021. “We wish to thank […]

Jan 14
Consumer Affairs Bulletin 2021-02: National Code of Conduct for mortgage broker professionals

On 26 February 2021, the Mortgage Brokers Council of Canada (MBRCC) endorsed a new Code of Conduct (“Code”) for mortgage broker professionals.  The MBRCC developed this plain-language Code to promote high standards of conduct to protect consumers of mortgage brokering services.  The full document can be found on the MBRCC website.  The MBRCC is comprised […]

Jan 14
Canadian securities regulators seek comment on climate-related disclosure requirements

Calgary and Toronto – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published for comment proposed climate-related disclosure requirements. The proposed requirements demonstrate the CSA’s commitment in favour of the growing international movement toward mandatory climate-related disclosure standards. They also address the need for more consistent and comparable information to help inform investment decisions. The requirements contemplate […]

Jan 14
Canadian securities regulators strongly support the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board in Canada

Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver – The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) strongly supports the establishment of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Canadian offer to host the ISSB headquarters in Canada. “Establishing international standards is an important step in enhancing industry reporting and disclosure that yields reliable, complete, and comparable information for investors,” said Louis […]