Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)
The Alberta Securities Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. At WE Seniors Edmonton, we share the ASC’s mission: to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and protect investors.
UPDATES FROM OUR FRIENDS AT ASC
As part of our commitment to financial wellness and seniors’ fraud prevention, we’re excited to partner with the ASC to bring you valuable resources and updates. From time to time, we’ll be highlighting investment tips and fraud alerts from their organization to help you make informed decisions and stay safe from financial scams.
Below is the update from the ASC!
April 2026
Spring often inspires us to start fresh. We clear winter gear out of closets, sweep out the garage, grease up bicycle chains and start planning our gardens. As you take on these tasks with a jump in your step, be sure to dust off your finances—they deserve a seasonal reset too.
In this month’s edition:
- Latest investor article – This Spring, Revisit Your Investments
- Virtual workshops – Register for upcoming in-person events and virtual sessions on investing in crypto
- Regulator news – Prediction markets: CSA and CIRO remind industry and investors of the current rules
- Resource spotlight – Understanding risk tolerance
This Spring, Revisit Your Investments
Whether you are brand new to investing or have been building a portfolio for years, spring is the perfect time to review your savings and investments accounts. Life changes and market shifts happen at any time. A simple check‑in helps ensure your money is being managed in a way that continues to meet your financial goals.
Read about three simple ways to reconnect with your investments this season.
Investor Alert: ASC warns public about suspected investment scheme called BG Wealth Sharing
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is warning the public about a suspected investment scheme called BG Wealth Sharing, which is linked to a web based trading platform known as DSJ Exchange (DSJ EX).
The scheme, promoted through social media and messaging apps, presents itself as a hedge fund that claims to use AI generated trading signals to produce guaranteed or near perfect trades. It also promises to rapidly double investors’ money. Neither BG Wealth Sharing nor DSJ EX are registered in Alberta to facilitate the buying or selling of investments or securities or to provide investment advice.
How Canadians are investing is changing: Here’s what you should know
Younger investors are entering the market earlier and relying on digital tools to guide their decisions, while older Canadians are adjusting how they manage retirement income as life expectancies, and living and care costs, continue to grow.
This article was originally published on the Alberta Securities Commission’s (ASC) investor education website CheckFirst.ca. The ASC is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate, and harmonize the regulation of Canada’s capital markets.
Upcoming workshops and events
Virtual event – Fraud Prevention Month: Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Investing can be part of a healthy financial future, providing you with greater personal freedom, a healthy retirement, a sense of security or the ability to afford the things you want in life. Investment fraud can jeopardize those goals, but there are ways that you can protect yourself. Join us to discover the steps fraudsters rely on and learn how to help your friends, family and yourself stay clear from investment fraud.
Provided in partnership with Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. Their mission is to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors.
The link for this event will be sent to all registered customers in the reminder email sent out 24 hours before the event.
Investment Terms Fun Fact
What is a derivative?
A derivative is a financial contract whose value is “derived” from an underlying asset, like a stock or gold. It’s an agreement to trade at a set price in the future, used either as “insurance” to lock in prices or to bet on market moves. Common examples include options, which give you the right to trade, and futures, which require it.
Investment Caution List
Did you know The ASC provides a searchable list of companies and individuals that are not registered in Alberta but appear to be engaging in activities that require registration under Alberta securities laws, or may be an investment scam.