Release Date
(mm/dd/yyyy) |
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Subject |
| 2008 |
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| 7/02/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 26 |
| 7/02/2008 |
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Pensions Information Bulletin 08-001 - Fee changes to British Columbia Registered Pension Plans. |
| 6/13/2008 |
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Drafts of New Trust Audit Forms - The Registrar intends to replace the current reporting regime for mortgage brokers who handle trust funds with a requirement for mortgage brokers to undergo an annual trust audit and file a trust audit report. The new reporting requirements will be implemented in January of 2009. |
| 6/13/2008 |
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Amended Statutory Declaration Form - The Statutory Declaration form for mortgage brokers not handling trust funds has changed however the Registrar's office will continue to accept Statutory Declarations in the old form up until September 30, 2009. |
| 6/11/2008 |
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Canadian Bar Association Presentation - Staff from the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate spoke at the June 10, 2008 meeting of the Canadian Bar Association (Real Property Section) in Vancouver. |
| 5/06/2008 |
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Insurance Information Bulletin 08-001 - Use Of The Words “Insurance”, “Assurance” and Similar Words in Names of Insurance Agencies and Adjusters |
| 4/24/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 25 |
| 4/14/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 24 |
| 4/14/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 23 |
| 3/25/2008 |
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Information Bulletin: Purchasing Development Property Located Outside British Columbia, Real Estate Development Marketing Act |
| 3/12/2008 |
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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association's 14th annual free seminar for first-time home buyers is being held on Tuesday April 8th. For details visit www.gvhba.org |
| 3/06/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 22 |
| 2/28/2008 |
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Updated Advisory Regarding Centennial Insurance Company A.V.V. S.A. DBA CIC Insurance Company A.V.V. (“CIC Insurance Company”) |
| 2/18/2008 |
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Service Plan 2008/2009 to 2010/2011 |
| 2/15/2008 |
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Form 19: Special Resolution, Credit Unions and Trust Companies |
| 2/14/2008 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 21 |
| 01/23/2008 |
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Personal Real Estate Corporations Introduced in B.C.
For more information contact the Real Estate Council of B.C. |
| 01/14/2008 |
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Mortgage Broken Bulletin: MB 08-001: Making Mortgage Related Referrals |
| 2007 |
|
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| 12/17/2007 |
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REDMA-07-04 Superintendent's Orders to Enforce Nine Month Marketing Period under Policy Statement 5 (Development Approval) and Policy Statement 6 (Financing) |
| 12/17/2007 |
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Amended Policy Statement #6 Effective January 30, 2008 - Early Marketing - Development Approval |
| 12/17/2007 |
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Amended Policy Statement #5 Effective January 30, 2008 - Early Marketing - Development Approval |
| 12/14/2007 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 20 |
| 11/23/2007 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 19 |
| 11/09/2007 |
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Advance
Fee Schemes
Do Not Pay Advance Fees for Residential Mortgages or Loans |
| 10/12/2007 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemption 18 |
| 10/01/2007 |
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New Real Estate Policy Statements 14 & 15:
Additional Disclosure Requirements: Policy Statement 14 (“Pre-Sale” Units); and Policy Statement 15 (Developer's Background and Conflicts of Interest) |
| 09/28/2007 |
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New Real Estate Bulletin: REDMA-07-03:
Additional Disclosure Requirements: Policy Statement 14 (“Pre-Sale” Units); and Policy Statement 15 (Developer's Background and Conflicts of Interest) |
| 09/14/2007 |
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Annual Report 2006/2007 |
| 08/27/2007 |
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Changes Affecting Insurers Authorized For Automobile Insurance In British Columbia |
| 08/24/2007 |
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Mortgage Broken Bulletin: MB 07-007: Providing Conflict Of Interest Disclosure |
| 07/26/2007 |
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New Real Estate Bulletin: REDMA- 07-02: Risks Associated With Purchasing “PRE-SALE” Residential Units |
| 07/26/2007 |
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New Mortgage Broker Bulletin: MB 07-005 |
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Release Date
(mm/dd/yyyy) |
|
Subject |
| 2007 |
|
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| 06/18/2007 |
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Pension Enforcement Listings |
| 06/18/2007 |
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Bulletin PENS-07-002: Maximum Pensionable Age |
| 06/13/2007 |
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Consumer Alerts: Employments Verification Services Scheme & Credit Enhancement (piggybacking) Schemes: |
| 06/11/2007 |
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Staff from the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate spoke at the June 8, 2007 course on real estate development held in Vancouver by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC. The course materials prepared by the Superintendent's staff |
| 06/01/2007 |
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Bulletin PENS-07-001: Locking-in of Pension Benefits |
| 05/14/2007 |
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Cease Marketing Order Issued |
| 05/14/2007 |
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Real Estate Development Marketing Act Bulletin 07-01: Development Properties Located Outside British Columbia |
| 05/14/2007 |
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Insurance Bulletins 07-011 and 07-012 |
| 04/24/2007 |
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Information Bulletin
and Bill 14 - 2007
Sections 79 to 84 of Bill 14, with explanatory notes at the end of that Bill, provide for amendments
to the Real Estate Services Act and the Real Estate Development Marketing Act that are
expected to be brought into force on July 1, 2007
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| 04/19/2007 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemptions 16 & 17 |
| 04/13/2007 |
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Pension Plans: Updated Application for Registration Form |
| 03/22/2007 |
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Amended Form: United Nations Suppression of Terrorism Regulations |
| 03/19/2007 |
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Consumer Alert: Advisory Regarding Centennial Insurance Company A.V.V. S.A. DBA CIC Insurance Company A.V.V. (“CIC Insurance Company”) |
| 03/07/2007 |
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Amendments to the General Registration Information |
| 03/01/2007 |
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Insurance Act Review Discussion Paper released |
| 02/21/2007 |
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New Bulletin: Non Income Qualifying Mortgages and Criminal Activity |
| 02/20/2007 |
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New Mortgage Broker Bulletin: MB 07-004 |
| 02/20/2007 |
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Service Plan 2007/2008 to 2009/2010 |
| 02/16/2007 |
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New Bulletin: Maximum Fees for Providing Executed Mortgage Discharges and Other Costs |
| 02/09/2007 |
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New Bulletin: Cease and Desist Order Issued to Sinclair Insurance Company |
| 01/22/2007 |
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Revised CUDIC Consumer Information Guide |
| 01/15/2007 |
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New Mortgage Broker Bulletins: MB 07-001 and MB 07-002 |
| 01/05/2007 |
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The Financial Institutions Commission now has a toll free number to reach
its Contact Center, 866 206-3030, which is available outside the lower mainland
(local calling area) and within British Columbia.
All of our contact details
can be found under the Contact Us button above. |
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| 2006 |
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| 12/15/2006 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate, Individual Exemptions 13,
14 & 15 |
| 10/26/2006 |
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New Bulletin: Placement of Risks with Unauthorized Insurers |
| 10/16/2006 |
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Amendments to the Annual Information Return and Introducing the new Financial Information Return for Pension Plans |
| 10/16/2006 |
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Pensions: Annual Filing Requirements bulletin |
| 09/19/2006 |
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Superintendent of Real Estate - Individual Exemptions 10, 11 and 12 |
| 09/14/2006 |
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Insurance Bulletins 06-006, 06-007, 06-008 and 06-009 |
| 07/31/2006 |
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Advisory Regarding Adjuster Appointed For Centennial Insurance Company A.V.V.S.A. DBA CIC Insurance Company A.V.V. ("CIC Insurance Company") |
| 07/26/2006 |
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Borrower Disclosure Requirements |
| 06/28/2006 |
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New form for 'Application for Business Authorization for Extraprovincial Trust Corporations' |
| 06/28/2006 |
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Credit Unions and Trust Bulletins |
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| 2005 |
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| 12/01/2005 |
|
Open Letter to Mortgage Brokers and Submortgage Brokers Regarding "Hanging Registrations" (51kb pdf) |
| 10/25/2005 |
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Rental Restrictions For Residential Strata Property (50kb pdf) |
| 09/26/2005 |
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FICOM and FINTRAC to Join Forces Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing |
| 06/02/2005 |
|
Delegation instrument between the Financial Institutions Commission and the
Superintendent and CEO
(updated June 2, 2005) |
| 04/04/2005 |
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As of April 4th, 2005, FICOM will have relocated from Vancouver to Central City in Surrey. Our new address will be: Suite 1200 - 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3T 5X3 |
| 03/22/2005 |
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The Superintendent of Real Estate's Office spoke at the March 22, 2005 real estate seminar held by the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region) in Vancouver. The seminar materials prepared by the Superintendent's office are available at......... |
| 01/01/2005 |
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Establishment of Forms: Pursuant to section 201 (2) of the Financial Institutions Act and the Delegation Instrument - The Superintendent has established the following forms pursuant to section 201 (2) of the Financial Institutions Act and the Delegation Instrument between the Financial Institutions Commission and the Superintendent of Financial Institutions........... |
| 01/01/2005 |
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REDMA - Original Policy Statement #5 - Early Marketing - Development Approval - [Note: Replaced on January 30, 2008 - see Amended Policy Statement # 5] |
| 01/01/2005 |
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REDMA -Original Policy Statement #6 - Adequate Arrangements - Utilities and Services - [Note: Replaced on January 30, 2008 - see Amended Policy Statement # 6] |
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| 2003 |
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| 04/03/2003 |
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Minister announces Move of Pension Standards Branch to financial institutions commission (37kb~PDF) |
| 03/25/2003 |
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Fraud alert - $2.6 million per company (10kb~PDF) |
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| 2001 |
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| 07/24/2001 |
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W. Alan Clark Appointment CEO (18kb~PDF) |
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