AMF

Unregistered rep faces 11 AMF charges, fine

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has launched a penal proceeding against Sylvain Laroche, born August 6, 1961*, for illegal distributions and illegal practice as a securities dealer and derivatives adviser. He’s now facing 11 charges, and the AMF is seeking $432,000 in fines from him. Laroche allegedly convinced two investors to make investments in […]

By Staff |June 1, 2012

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AMF warns against unregistered forex sites

Quebec's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is warning residents of that province about online solicitations for foreign currency speculation websites not registered with the regulator.

By Staff |August 25, 2011

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AMF seeks $1.3 million fine, jail time

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has launched penal proceedings in the judicial district of Iberville against Richard Longpré for violations in connection with illegal distributions. The AMF filed 133 charges and is seeking fines totalling $1,305,000 and a prison term. More specifically, the AMF accuses Longpré of acting illegally as a securities dealer on […]

By Staff |July 19, 2011

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AMF seeks $1.8 million fine, prison term

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has launched penal proceedings in the judicial district of Saint-Hyacinthe against Claude Mercier for violations in connection with illegal distributions. The AMF has filed 84 charges and is seeking fines totalling $1,845,000 and a prison term. More specifically, the AMF accuses Claude Mercier of acting illegally as a securities […]

By Staff |June 22, 2011

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