News Release

Vancouver – Media are invited to attend the 2024 North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Fall Annual Meeting from September 8-10 in Vancouver, hosted by the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC).

When:

September 8-10, 2024

Where:

Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, BC

About:

This event will bring together securities regulators and financial services professionals from across North America to explore the critical changes shaping the regulatory landscape. The last time this conference was held in Canada was in 2000, in Montreal.

The meeting’s theme, "Navigating Sea Change: Shifting Currents in the Investment Markets," includes a high-profile lineup of speakers and panelists who will address pressing issues in the securities industry. Key panels include:

• Tackling Global Enforcement at the Local Level
  Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 1:45 - 2:50 p.m. | Salon ABC
  Panelists: Stephen Bouchard, District of Columbia Department of Insurance Securities & Banking; Brent Bowden, Chainalysis; JonMarc Buffa, Commodities Future Trading Commission; Lori Chambers, British Columbia Securities Commission; Erin West, Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney

  As global fraudsters increasingly exploit digital tools and online platforms, this panel will explore innovative strategies to disrupt these schemes. Topics include the potential for stronger laws governing internet service providers, enhanced cooperation to remove suspicious content, and improved investor warnings.

• Investor Behavior in the Digital Age and Implications for Regulators
  Panelists: Pamela McDonald, British Columbia Securities Commission; Greg Lyle, Innovative Research Group; Greg Ruppert, FINRA; Laura Tamblyn Watts, CanAge; Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail

  Monday, September 9, 2024 | 9:35 - 10:50 a.m. | Salon ABC
  With retail investors relying more on online sources for information, this session will explore the evolving behaviors of investors and the challenges they present to regulators. The panel will discuss combating misinformation and ensuring that investors have access to accurate, reliable information.

• AI’s Impact on Retail Investors: Trends and Emerging Regulatory Issues
  Monday, September 9, 2024 | 1:35 - 2:40 pm | Salon ABC
  Panelists: Lawrence Deju-Wiseman, Morgan Stanley; Tung Chan, Colorado Division of Securities; Tony Cyriac, Accenture; Ramona Ortega, WealthBuild; Bryan Richardson, McKinsey

Cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies are transforming the investment markets and the retail investor experience. This session will explore the regulatory challenges posed by AI-enabled systems, including risks of conflicted or manipulative behavior, the rise of inadvertent meme stocks, and AI-induced “hallucination” events. Panelists will discuss how regulators can address these emerging risks.

This is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends and challenges in the securities industry.

Members of the media must register in advance to attend in person or virtually. Click here to register and find out more about the conference.

About the B.C. Securities Commission (bcsc.bc.ca)

The B.C. Securities Commission, an independent provincial government agency, strives to make the investment market benefit the public. We set rules, monitor compliance by industry, take action against misconduct, and provide guidance to investors and industry. As guardians of B.C.’s investment market, we’re committed to maintaining a market that is honest, fair, competitive and dynamic, enabling British Columbians to thrive.  

Media Contact:
Elise Palmer
604-899-6830

Public inquiries:
604-899-6854 or 1-800-373-6393 (toll free)
inquiries@bcsc.bc.ca

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