The British Columbia Securities Commission has redesigned its Web site to give investors and industry better access to information and securities regulatory services, including resources to foster compliance with regulatory requirements.
“We have been constantly improving our online service to investors and industry over the past few years,” said BCSC executive director Brenda Leong, in a release. “This launch of our new Web site comes only after lengthy consultations with market participants and incorporates the feedback that we received from a variety of sources.”
The new site features subject-specific content areas with links to information and services to help market participants comply with the requirements in that area. For example, in the dealers and advisers area, there is information on registration, ongoing requirements, and compliance, with direct links to the relevant policies, instruments, forms and notices.
“People who come to our new web site will see that there’s a section for investors, companies, and dealers and advisers. Our objective is to provide important and relevant information for the particular user group,” Leong said.
The commission website’s address has not changed, it remains www.bcsc.bc.ca but enhancements include:
- Microsoft Word versions of the most popular forms:
- the ability to file certain applications using e-services;
- a “media room” containing key resources requested by the press; and
- printer-friendly pages.