Raising your inflation IQ

Feeling the pinch on your purchasing power? Inflation rose 6.7 per cent in March — the largest year over year increase in three decades. Read more about inflation and its impact on your investments.

Total cost reporting

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR) published proposals that would enhance total cost reporting for investment funds and segregated funds.

Putting your behavioural biases to the test

Knowing your biases can bring more clarity to the choices you make. Try our new Behavioural Bias Checker to learn more about what’s influencing your decision making.

What to do if you're a victim of fraud

If you have fallen for a fraud, you are not alone. Last year, almost 68,000 people in Canada were victims of fraud. You might feel embarrassed and not want to talk about it. But it’s important to report fraud and take a few other key steps.

OSC Statement of Priorities

The OSC issued its 2022-2023 Statement of Priorities. It details the four strategic goals and 23 priority areas on which the Commission will focus its resources and actions this fiscal year, as well as the expected outcomes. The final Statement of priorities is included in the OSC's Business Plan for the Fiscal Years Ending 2023-2025.

Taking the stress out of budgeting

Creating a budget can give you a clear roadmap for navigating your life. Knowing how much money you have for spending, paying off debt and saving can reduce your stress. Make peace with budgeting to find balance during uncertain times.

Mutual fund fees

New rules for mutual fund fees take effect on June 1, 2022. The deferred sales charge option, including the low load option will be banned. And there are changes to trailing fees that self directed investors, or DIY investors, should be aware of. Find out more about mutual fund fees and the upcoming changes.

Investing resources in many languages

Whether you are new to investing or new to Canada, investing for your future is important. You’ll find a world of financial resources for new investors by visiting our multilingual site.

Regulatory Updates & Initiatives

Here are some recent developments and publications:

• The OSC announced that the innovative solutions put forward by seven businesses will be part of its new capital markets testing environment, OSC TestLab. 
• The OSC provided an update on structural and governance changes resulting from the proclamation of the Securities Commission Act, 2021, by the Government of Ontario (the government) on April 29, 2022.
• Canadian securities regulators published its annual activities report on oversight of self-regulatory organizations and investor protection funds.
• The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published changes to harmonize the interpretation of the financial statement requirements for a long form prospectus.

Targeting your tax return treasure

It’s always exciting to dream about what you might buy if your tax return adds up to a small windfall. But while spending sprees may be tempting, your tax refund can also provide a big boost to your emergency fund.

Welcome Place matter

Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General Notice: Civil and Administrative Forfeiture Program regarding Welcome Place. All individuals or other persons who have suffered pecuniary or non-pecuniary losses (money or non money damages) as a result of the unlawful activity that was the subject of the forfeiture proceeding may make a claim for compensation.

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