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Investor News
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January 19, 2022
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Taking charge of your financial wellness
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Improving your money management skills can reduce your stress levels and help you better navigate what comes in 2022. Set yourself up for success with a new year’s resolution to assess your financial health and create a plan to get on the road to financial fitness. |
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Beware of being targeted twice by scammers
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Imagine falling victim to a scam only to get targeted by a second time by scammers promising to help you get your money back, for a price. Find out how to avoid recovery room scams. |
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Saving versus investing
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Setting money aside for the future is an important part of financial wellness. Saving and investing can grow your money. But there are a few key differences to keep in mind to determine whether you will meet your financial goals by saving or investing. |
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Decoding digital tokens
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Digital tokens are a cryptoasset some companies offer to raise money. These tokens allow you to access a company’s product or service before the general public. But these tokens are not guaranteed to increase in value.
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Tough choices: invest or pay down debt
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Are you starting the new year with a bit of extra money? Try our calculator to help you decide whether to invest it or use it to pay off debt.
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Understanding your investor personality
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Take our investor personality quiz to find out more about what motivates your investment decisions.
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Choosing a Trusted Contact Person
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Your financial advisor has a new way to help protect your investment account. You can now appoint someone who knows you well to be your trusted contact person.
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Bringing balance to your finances
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Creating a budget is a healthy financial habit to start and maintain. It can help give you a clearer picture of how you manage your money, and help you make the financial decisions that are right for you.
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Regulatory Updates & Initiatives
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Here are some recent developments and publications:
- Canadian securities regulators introduced exemptions for qualified issuers from certain base shelf prospectus requirements. The Canadian Securities Administrators published temporary exemptions from certain base shelf prospectus requirements for qualifying well-known seasoned issuers.
- Canadian securities regulators modernize registration information requirements, clarify outside activity reporting and update filing deadlines.
- The Canadian Securities Administrators plans to establish an Investor Advisory Panel (CSA IAP) to represent the interests of retail investors in pan-Canadian policy development activity. Interconnection with the OSC’s well-established Investor Advisory Panel will be ensured through cross-membership of at least one member.
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OSC appoints new acting Executive Director
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Sonny Randhawa has been appointed as acting Executive Director for the OSC. He will be responsible for the oversight and leadership of the OSC’s Investor Office, the Office of Economic Growth and Innovation, the Office of the Chief Accountant, Regulatory Strategy and Research. |
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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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Fraudulent crypto assets trading platforms
The Canadian Securities Administrators is urging caution against online platforms that fraudulently solicit investments in forex or cryptocurrencies by promising attractive returns. Several consumers reported having received such opportunities via telephone, text messaging or social networks and then they are typically directed to a crypto asset trading platform.
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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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January 19, 2022 Webinar, Ottawa, YMCA-YWCA
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January 21, 2022 Webinar, Markham, Seneca College - Professional Excellence in Financial Services Program
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January 25, 2022 Webinar, Toronto, Better Living Health and Community Services
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January 27, 2022 Webinar, Toronto, Unison Health and Community Services
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Consultations
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Comments Due: February 1, 2022
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The CSA is seeking comments on the proposed CSA IAP and on the proposed terms of reference that will govern its functioning.
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Comments Due: February 18, 2022
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The Ministry of Finance published a Consultation Draft of the Capital Markets Act on Oct. 12 2021. The draft consults on potential changes to securities legislation regarding statutory civil liability claims for misrepresentations in prospectuses for investors who purchase exchange-traded fund (ETF) units on an exchange. The consultation follows a recent court decision that raised questions about such claims. |
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OSCAR’s tip:
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Here are 7 tips to trim your budget. |
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