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Investor News
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November 3, 2021
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Financial Literacy Month
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To help expand your financial knowledge, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is hosting investor education events during Financial Literacy Month.
OSC resources and tools will also help give you more confidence in defining your financial future. You’ll find multilingual investing resources and tips to avoid fraud at InvestingIntroduction.ca. And for clear, unbiased answers to your investing questions visit the OSC’s InvestingQuestions.ca. |
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Helping Small Businesses Tackle Big Financial Questions
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It’s hard enough being a small business owner, let alone trying to run your business during a pandemic. Learn about ways small business owners can improve their financial literacy at the OSC’s Running a Small Business hub. You’ll find helpful articles about investing, saving for retirement and managing cash flow.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Debt
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Debt can be a useful financial tool. It can help you buy a car or home. But, if you have too much debt, it can limit your financial options. Managing debt doesn't have to be overwhelming. Our tips and tools can help you borrow wisely and pay off debt more quickly. |
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Climate-related Disclosure Requirements
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment proposed climate-related disclosure requirements. The proposed requirements address the need for more consistent and comparable information to help inform investment decisions. |
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Socially Responsible Investing
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Some people want to invest in companies that align with their values and avoid those companies that don’t. That’s called socially responsible investing — a strategy that aims to provide financial return while encouraging positive social change.
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Investor Advisory Panel
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The OSC announced the appointment of two new members of its independent Investor Advisory Panel (IAP) following a public application process. The new IAP members are Cary List and James (Jim) Sinclair. |
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Where do you spend your money?
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Use this Spending Habits Calculator to find out how much you may spend on non-essential items and how to make helpful spending adjustments. |
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Which credit card or debt should you pay off first?
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Use this calculator for suggestions on the order in which you could pay off your debt, and how long it could take. |
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Financial Needs versus Wants
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Over the course of the pandemic, your financial needs and wants may have changed. Find out more in a new article about how to better divide your needs from wants.
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Additional Updates
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Here are some recent developments and publications:
- The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published amendments that implement eight initiatives to reduce regulatory burden for investment funds.
- The CSA hosted a virtual roundtable on environmental, social and governance (ESG) related regulatory issues in asset management in September.
- The OSC hosted a virtual roundtable in October to discuss broader diversity (beyond gender) on boards and in executive officer positions, with a specific focus on targets, term limits and diversity data.
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Warnings & Alerts
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Always know the 10 most recent OSC investor warnings and alerts by bookmarking this Fact Card or embedding it on your website or blog. |
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Upcoming events
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OSC in the Community
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OSC in the Community is an outreach program that takes the OSC's regulatory mandate from Bay Street to Main Street. OSC staff travel to communities across Ontario to talk to people about making informed financial decisions and avoiding investment fraud.
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Request an OSC in the Community presentation for your club or organization here. |
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To protect the health and safety of the public and staff, all OSC in the Community events will be delivered online or by phone until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow guidance from public health authorities.
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November 4, 2021 Webinar, Toronto
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November 8, 2021 Webinar, Kingston
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November 8, 2021 Webinar, Brampton
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November 9, 2021 Webinar, Brampton
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November 10, 2021 Webinar, Brampton
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November 11, 2021 Webinar, Brampton
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November 16, 2021 Webinar, London
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November 17, 2021 Webinar, Toronto
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November 19, 2021 Webinar, Brampton
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November 23, 2021 Webinar, Lindsay
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November 29, 2021 Webinar, Sault Ste. Marie
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Women and Finances - November 17, 2021
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Most Canadians understand the need to save more, spend less, and manage their money. So why are more Canadian women struggling with their finances than men?
This one-hour webinar has been designed specifically for women interested in learning more about managing their money and building savings habits. This free virtual event will explain the challenges to saving money, why you need to save more money as a woman, and steps you can take today, no matter your financial situation, to build your savings and financial resilience.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada invites you to join us on November 17 at 1:00 p.m. ET for an interactive and engaging event for Canadian women to help them build money management skills and confidence.
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OSC Dialogue 2021 - November 23, 2021
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Creating Conditions for Growth is the theme of this year’s OSC annual conference, OSC Dialogue 2021. Speakers will discuss the role of the financial community, regulators and policymakers in fostering vibrant capital markets as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual conference takes place on November 23. The conference includes a panel called: A brave new world of retail investing. Panelists will discuss the growth of retail investor activity in the capital markets including the economic, technological, and social forces behind the trends, and what they mean for the future of investing.
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Telephone Townhall - November 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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People are invited to virtually join a townhall on investing basics and avoiding fraud. Participants can join online or by phone. OSC staff will host discussions, share important information and answer questions. Register today. |
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OSCAR’s tip:
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Here are 4 tips to start investing. |
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