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Investor News
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February 7, 2023
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Retirement savings season and you
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The March 1 contribution deadline for RRSPs is approaching. A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) can help you save for retirement while also saving at tax time — or even getting a rebate. Our articles can help you understand more about opening, contributing to, and withdrawing from an RRSP. |
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Contribution conundrum: RRSP or TFSA?
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Confused about whether to contribute to an RRSP or TFSA? Both offer tax advantages to help you reach your savings goals. If you need to choose between the two, it’s wise to learn more about their differences.
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Before you buy yourself flowers
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Some say talk is cheap. But not talking could come in like a wrecking ball when it comes to romance and money. If a Valentine’s Day dinner is in your plans, maybe add to the menu a chat about saving, spending and investing goals.
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Happily, ever after — once more
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February is the month of hearts and roses. But when the first time is not the charm, brave dating souls may find a new partner. Read our tips for managing your money in a second relationship.
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What to ask your financial advisor during volatile times
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Your investments may fall or rise rapidly during times of market turbulence. Try not to react emotionally when it’s a bumpy ride. Before making quick decisions to sell or buy, pause to ask your financial advisor a few key questions when markets are volatile.
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Free webinars and resources for small businesses
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The OSC is holding free webinars for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OSC SME Institute helps small businesses with the requirements of being or becoming a public company in Ontario. Small business owners can also improve their financial knowledge by visiting running a small business on GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. |
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Testing your relationship
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Are you a saver and your partner a spender? Try our Love and Money Quiz to get closer to the same budgeting page.
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Adding up your RRSP
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Use our calculator to estimate how much your RRSP will be worth when you retire.
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Regulatory Updates & Initiatives
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Here are some recent developments and publications:
The CSA published an exemption for reporting issuers incorporated under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) from the form of proxy requirement for the uncontested election of directors. |
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Your long-term financial goals
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Saving for retirement is a common long-term goal. Setting financial goals can help you pick the right investments to meet them. Find out more about long-term goals and how to save for them.
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Gamification and stock trading
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Weeding out cannabis investing risks
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Canadian cannabis sector investors lost more than $131 billion by some estimates. All investments come with risk. Find out more about the common risks of investing in the cannabis industry.
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Financial terms you should know: diversification
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Improving your investing vocabulary can help you avoid costly mistakes.
Diversification means choosing a variety of investments for your portfolio to reduce risk without sacrificing potential returns.
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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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February 8, 2023 Presentation, Scarborough, Rotary Club North Scarborough
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February 9, 2023 Presentation, Mississauga, Indus Community Services
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February 16, 2023 Webinar, Toronto, Circle of Care clients
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Consultations
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Comments Due: February 10, 2023
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The CSA announced it is seeking input on improving access to real-time market data for equity securities, including several proposed regulatory options to improve its availability. Access to real-time market data, which contains critical information about orders sent to and trades executed on all Canadian equity marketplaces, is key for market participants, investors, and their advisors to make informed decisions.
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Comments Due: March 8, 2023
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CSA and IIROC are seeking input from investors, industry and the public on the current regulatory framework surrounding short selling in Canada.
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Comments Due: March 17, 2023
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OSCAR’s tip:
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Here are 5 signs of a romance scam. |
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