Fraud Bingo is coming to the Halifax Central Library during Fraud Prevention Month. Have a chance to win small prizes while learning about investment fraud prevention. Learn more in our latest blog post.
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Thinking about starting up an investment club, or looking for more information on how an investment club works? Find out what securities laws apply to investment clubs by visiting our website.
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How old do you have to be to open an RRSP or TFSA in Nova Scotia? If you're 18, can you open a TFSA? How about an RRSP? Find out in our blog post.
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If you were looking for love on Valentine's Day make sure you didn't fall into a romance scam. Learn how these scams works and how to avoid them by reading our latest blog post.
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.
Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
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Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website.
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Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
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Do you have three minutes to learn about dividend reinvestment plans AKA, DRIPs?
A dividend reinvestment plan, or DRIP, is a plan offered to equity investors that allows them to automaticallyβ¦
3 Minutes on Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs)
Do you invest in stocks that pay dividends? Have you heard of dividend reinvestment plans - AKA - DRIPs? Learn more about DRIPs to see if theyβre right for you by watching our short video.
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During the fall our Student Connections program virtually visited @smuhalifax, @MSVU_Halifax @CPAHighSchool and other schools across Nova Scotia. We're getting ready for the winter semester. Want to get on our list? Contact us!
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Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. Throughout the fall we delivered presentations to universities and high schools across NS. We're preparing for our winter relaunch. For info on how we can talk to your class or group, contact us.
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In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. Weβve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isnβt real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post
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Stocks 101
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Are you interested in investing in stocks? Learn the basics of stock investing by watching our short video series, Stocks 101
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The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.
Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
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If you were searching for love online this Valentine's Day make sure what you found isn't a romance scam. Learn more about these scams and the warning signs to look for in our latest blog post.
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Do you know how risk can affect your investment returns? Itβs important to know when making both short and long term investment decisions. Take a closer look at the relationship between risk and return by reading our blog post.
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It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air. Unfortunately, for some online lovers, fraud is also in the air.
Make sure your Valentine isn't offering you a romance scam. Learn more in or latest blog post.
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14.02.2026 20:01 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
If you're looking for love on Valentine's Day make sure you don't fall into a romance scam. Learn how these scams works and how to avoid them by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
14.02.2026 17:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Getting ready for Valentine's Day this weekend? Make sure your Valentine isn't offering you a romance scam. Learn more in or latest blog post
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. Thatβs why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in February and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our Investing 101 presentation.
Investing 101
Tuesday, February 24, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/69459...
13.02.2026 19:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Everyone invests to make money, but not everyone knows how their investments actually make money. Do you know about interest, dividends and capital gains? They're some of the ways your investmentsβ¦
How investments make money
Everyone invests to make money, but not everyone knows how their investments actually make money. Learn all about it by watching our latest short video, "How investments make money"
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Did you know crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) need to register with securities regulators to legally do business in Nova Scotia? Find out which CTPs are registered by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
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Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the fall we visited high schools, colleges and universities across NS. To get on the list for the winter term, or for more information, contact us
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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Getting ready for Valentine's Day this weekend? Make sure your Valentine isn't offering you a romance scam. Learn more in or latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
13.02.2026 16:04 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Itβs tax time which means many people will begin reviewing their investments from the previous year and the year to come. Do you have an RRSP? How about a TFSA? Do you know the difference between the two? If not, read our blog post to find out.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
13.02.2026 15:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe youβve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isnβt real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
12.02.2026 20:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Do you have three minutes to learn about compound interest?
If you donβt know how compound interest works and arenβt raking advantage of compounding you could be limiting your investment returns.β¦
3 Minutes on Compound Interest
Do you have 3 minutes to learn about compound interest? Knowing the difference between compound interest and simple interest can make a big difference in your returns. Learn the basics by watching our short video.
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Student Connections Winter Relaunch!
A new year means a new semester. New classes. New students. New teachers. And with that comes new opportunities.
During the fall our Student Connections program virtually visited @smuhalifax, @MSVU_Halifax @CPAHighSchool and other schools across Nova Scotia. We're getting ready for the winter semester. Want to get on our list? Contact us!
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During the fall our Student Connections program visited @smuhalifax, @MSVU_Halifax @CPAHighSchool and other schools across Nova Scotia. We're getting ready for the winter semester. Want to get on our list? Contact us!
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
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