Nova Scotia Securities Commission

Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.

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For Financial Literacy Month we're looking at Suitability and Investment advice. Did you know that all investments recommended to you by your adviser must be suitable for you? Learn more about… Suitability and Investment Advice

Did you know that suitability is the basis for all the financial advice your financial adviser gives you? Learn all about suitability and how it's determined in our latest animated video.

Do you have a complaint about your adviser? Maybe you’ve been offered what you believe is an investment scam? Tell us about it. Visit our website and fill out our complaint form.

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CSA launches new tool to make consultation process easier and more efficient

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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library THIS WEEK and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.

DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
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How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.

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Is the online crypto asset trading platform you use registered with securities regulators? If you don't know visit our website to find out

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Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you. Do… 3 Minutes on Time Horizon

Got three minutes to spare? Then you have just enough time to learn the basics of time horizon. Check out our short video to see.

Would you like the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to speak to your class, club, or other organization? Throughout the school year were visiting high schools, colleges and universities in NS. To get on the list, contact us.

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Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you. Do… 3 Minutes on Time Horizon

How long do you think it will take you to learn the basic of time horizon? How about three minutes? Watch our short video and see.

In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post

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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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In the past we've published posts that cover the role and function of NSSC. We're going a step further in our latest blog series looking at the people who keep NSSC running. Next up is Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.

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We're returning to the Halifax Central Library THIS WEEK and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.

DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...

Do you get financial advice online from finfluencers? Social media is overloaded with financial advice on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit. However, not all of it is good, safe,… Finfluencers: Be careful who you get advice from online

Just because you found investment advice on social media doesn't mean it's good, safe, or legal. Learn more about the risks and dangers of getting investing information from finfluencers by watching our short video

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Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are both collections of securities packaged together as one investment. However, they have key differences that may make one a better investment for you. Learn about these differences by visiting our website.

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More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.

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Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you. Do… 3 Minutes on Time Horizon

Do you know your investment time horizon? Not sure what that is? It's when you expect to sell and investment you're holding. Learn why this is important in three minutes by watching our short video.

We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.

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Did you know gamification techniques can influence your investing habits when using online investing platforms? Gamification is the integration of gaming elements into investing that encourages… Gamification in online investing platforms

Have your investing habits been influence by gamification techniques? Don't know? Watch our latest video to find out.

We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.

DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...

Knowing the warning signs of investment fraud can help you recognize and avoid scams and frauds. Learn the warning signs by visiting our website.

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We've relaunched our Student Connections program for the new school year. For more information of having the Commission talk to your class, club or other student organization, contact us.

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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.

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Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We deliver investing information to students at Nova Scotia's universities and high schools. If you’re a student or teacher and are interested in having us talk to your class, contact us.

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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 November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.

DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...

For Investor Education Month were going Back to Basics with short videos on basic investment topics. Today we're taking a brief look finding an adviser. Nova Scotia Securities Commission… Back to Basics: Finding an Adviser

Are you searching for an adviser? We can't give you advice on who exactly you should hire, but we can give you the tools to help your research to make sure you find the right securities adviser for you, your money, and your financial goals.

Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t 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...

How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.

nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...