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Investor News
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February 8, 2022
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Finding your footing in a shifting financial world
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You might be feeling more anxious about your finances as costs rise for some everyday goods. Some Canadians are considering postponing retirement, amidst the pandemic and rising inflation. While it can be hard to prepare for the unpredictable, there are steps you can take to keep your household budget on track.
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Look out for fraudsters when looking for love
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Recently an Ontario man was scammed out of his retirement savings and he may even lose his house. He was conned by a woman he met through an online dating site. She convinced him to invest together in cryptocurrencies. But it was a scam. Find out how to avoid romance scams.
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Planning now to secure your financial future
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You may be reviewing your retirement finances or the state of your savings right now. Contributing to an RRSP or starting a TFSA can be good ways to grow your nest egg. Both can offer tax advantages depending on your situation. Find out more about what adds up for you.
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Managing market volatility
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As stock prices rise and fall, so do your expectations for your investments. Learn how to avoid behavioural biases that can influence your decisions during market turbulence.
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Find out more about commission-free trading
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Commission-free trading is offered by some discount brokers. You can buy and sell stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) without paying a trading fee.
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See the big picture
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Take a look at how Canadian, U.S. and international stocks, government bonds, treasury bills and balanced portfolio investments perform against inflation.
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Portfolio Benchmark Calculator
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A benchmark is a standard against which you can measure the performance of investments. See how a hypothetical portfolio performs in comparison to common benchmarks over time.
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Regulatory Updates & Initiatives
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Here are some recent developments and publications:
- Canadian securities regulators are seeking comment a two-staged proposal to modernize the prospectus filing model for investment funds.
- Canadian securities regulators are adopting changes to the auditor oversight rules. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published final amendments intended to assist the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) with inspecting audit work performed in foreign jurisdictions.
- The CSA published guidance for investment funds on their disclosure practices that relate to environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, particularly funds whose investment objectives reference ESG factors and other funds that use ESG strategies (ESG-Related Funds).
- The CSA announced the start of the search for candidates for the chief executive officer (CEO) and members of the Board of Directors for the new self-regulatory organization (SRO).
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New OSC board appointments
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The OSC is welcoming six new people who were appointed to the OSC board. Kevan Cowan, Jennifer Fang, Dieter Jentsch, David Lewis, Hari Panday and Cindy Tripp will serve as part-time members for two-year terms (2022-2024). Three others were reappointed to the board for additional terms: Lead Director, Lawrence (Lorie) Haber, as well as Cecilia Williams and Frances Kordyback.
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Flying solo financially
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When you’re the only one paying the bills it’s important to keep close tabs on your finances. If you’re among the one in seven Canadians who lives alone, take a look at our tips for managing your money.
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Crypto caution
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The OSC has a new webpage to make it easier for investors to find crypto asset trading platforms that are registered in Ontario. Investors can also check the registration status of a crypto asset trading platform by using the National Registration Search feature on the CSA website, or calling the OSC’s Contact Centre. |
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Dividing your portfolio can add up to wise investing
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You know the expression: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. That’s the main idea behind diversification. Learn more about reducing risk by spreading your investments out.
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We're Hiring
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Come join our team in the Investor Office! We’re looking for a new Senior Investor Education and Communications Specialist who plays a key role in raising the bar for our investor education and engagement activities. This role is for someone with a deep familiarity and passion for modern engagement methods and tools, particularly social media, and who is motivated to make a difference. Check it out here |
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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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February 8, 2022 Webinar, Pelham, Town of Pelham
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February 15, 2022 Webinar, Brampton, Brampton Business Centre
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February 16, 2022 Webinar, Headwaters, CFUW Headwaters
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Telephone Townhall
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Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00pm - Join our seniors-focused telephone townhall on protecting Ontarians from investment fraud and financial abuse. OSC staff provide information, answer questions and conduct live polls over the course of one hour. Click here to register. |
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Consultations
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Comments Due: February 18, 2022
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The Capital Market’s Modernization Taskforce’s final report was submitted in January of 2021, and the government is in the process of actively reviewing the taskforce’s recommendations and considering mechanisms for implementation. The draft Act is now available on the Ontario Regulatory Registry. The public, including sector experts and market participants, were invited to share their input on the draft legislation until February 18, 2022. |
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Comments Due: March 21, 2022
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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment the proposed business conduct regime for regulating dealers and advisers in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives in Canada. |
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Comments Due: April 21, 2022
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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published for comment proposed changes to its fee rules that would establish a new fee for the market participants that are most active in Ontario’s over the counter (OTC) derivatives market, while reducing certain fees for the vast majority of Ontario market participants. |
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OSCAR’s tip:
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Here are 4 ways to deal with market volatility. |
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