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Investor News
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September 19, 2023
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Introducing your new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca
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Being educated and informed as an investor helps you better protect and grow your money. Helping you be a smarter investor is something we take seriously.
That’s why we can’t wait for you to tour the new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. The OSC’s popular education website has new artificial intelligence tools, the latest accessibility features, and significant design innovations. When you explore the new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca, we think you’ll be glad you made the trip. |
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Simply the best
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The relaunched GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca has best-in-class features including AI recommendations, text-to-voice reader, voice search and more. The renewed site uses the latest technology to provide investors and advisors with leading investor education resources.
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Human-centered design and content
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The new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca introduces design elements informed by behavioural insights to help people make better decisions along their investing journey. The website also includes ground-breaking research studies that shed light on retail investors and new resources on the psychology of investing. |
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Harnessing the power of AI
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The new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca has an AI recommendations engine. It provides content for you based on your on-site reading history and curated learning paths.
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Enhanced accessibility
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The new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca is designed to be a leader in accessibility — meeting or exceeding the latest accessibility standard of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2). It features advanced technological functions such as text-to-voice article reader and on-site voice search plus improved navigation, graphic designs, animations and colour palettes, and screen-reader accessibility.
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A constellation of investor resources
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There are many types of helpful free resources on the new GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca:
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Scammers playing imitation game
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Scammers can use fake voices to con you. Watch our new video about when you shouldn’t believe your ears and how to protect yourself.
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TSX bell rings in new academic year
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Investor Office staff were at the opening of the Toronto Stock Exchange to mark the back-to-school season for investors and to highlight the importance of financial education. Investor Office Director Tyler Fleming was joined by OSC Executive Director Leslie Byberg and Executive Director (acting) Naizam Kanji.
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Get schooled on budget basics
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Just like a surprise test or a last-minute assignment, it’s a wise idea to have a plan for unexpected expenses.
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School savings
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Learn about RESPs and try our RESP calculator.
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Crypto caution
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Spot and avoid crypto scams
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Regulatory Updates & Initiatives
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Here are some recent developments and publications:
- CSA announced the appointment of Eric Spink as the new Chair of the CSA Investor Advisory Panel (IAP). It is also seeking applications for new members to the panel.
- The CSA published its consolidated Year in Review. The report highlights the progress the CSA has made between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023.
- OSC continues to hold non-compliant crypto asset trading platforms accountable.
- OSC issued temporary cease trade order against myforexfunds.com.
- Canadian securities regulators extended exemptions to facilitate OEO trailer ban transition
- Canadian securities regulators initiated review of exchange-traded funds.
- CSA updated industry on institutional trade matching deadline.
- The OSC announced the appointment of Craig Hayman as a Special Advisor on issues related to the regulation and oversight of registered firms and individuals.
- CSA and CIRO released results of review and guidance on conflicts of interest obligations.
- CPMI and IOSCO report highlighted the need for central counterparties to have adequate resources and appropriate tools to address non-default losses.
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Plastic primer
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Many students may get approached on campus with credit card offers. But before you sign up — study up — to make sure you know the fees and what you’re paying for. Read how to choose a credit card. |
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Fall into investor education
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Soon it will be World Investor Week from October 2 to 8 and Investor Education Month. World Investor Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education by the International Organization of Securities Commissions. It will focus on three main themes: investor resilience, crypto assets and Sustainable Finance. The OSC is one of two Canadian national co-coordinators, along with the Autorité des marchés financiers. |
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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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The OSC reminds investors to be vigilant for unsolicited communications from scammers posing as the OSC. If you’ve received a suspicious communication, contact us at 1-877-785-1555 or inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca. See additional tips for protecting against fraud. |
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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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September 22, 2023 Presentation, St. Catherines, Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
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September 25, 2023 Presentation, Scarborough, Scarborough Safe Week
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September 28, 2023 Presentation, Toronto, Bernard Betel Centre
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Telephone Townhall
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Join our Telephone Townhall on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to learn how to protect yourself from frauds and scams and get important financial information. To participate by phone or online, please register. |
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Consultations
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Comments Due: September 29, 2023
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The CSA is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to corporate governance disclosure rules and policy relating to the director nomination process, board renewal and diversity.
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OSCAR’s tip:
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Here are 3 tips to make it easier to save. |
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