Investor Alert: Toro​Coin​.io

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Investor Alert
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Investment Dealer

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Stephanie Teodoridis
Senior Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Specialist

Be an informed investor - Don't be fooled by fraudsters misrepresenting themselves

JANUARY 18, 2023 (Toronto, Ontario) – New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) is warning Canadian investors not to be fooled by ToroCoin.io.

In communications with investors, ToroCoin.io has been falsely claiming to be subject to the requirements of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).

ToroCoin.io was never registered with IIROC and is not a member of New SRO, formerly IIROC, to sell forex or crypto assets, or any other investment products. All investors must be informed and ask themselves important questions before purchasing higher-risk investment products that do not trade on stock exchanges. Investors should know that unregulated crypto-asset trading platforms are different from regulated marketplaces and may be missing key investor protections.

Registered investment firms are regulated, and individuals must meet our high standards and deal fairly, honestly and in good faith with Canadian investors. We urge Canadian investors to exercise caution when dealing with non-registered firms.

Investors should confirm investment firms are registered with New SRO, formerly IIROC, or with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).

Investors can also check the background, qualifications and any disciplinary history of investment advisors registered with New SRO by checking the free AdvisorReport for investment dealers, or the CSA’s National Registration Search for mutual fund dealers.

About New SRO

New Self-Regulatory Organization of Canada (New SRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada’s debt and equity marketplaces. New SRO is carrying on the regulatory functions of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, and is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians’ trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit www.newselfregulatoryorganizationofcanada.ca.

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Type:
Investor Alert
Division
Investment Dealer

Contact

Stephanie Teodoridis
Senior Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Specialist

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