NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

Understanding the Stock Market and its purpose – Canadian Securities Exchange

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Our blog series on the stock market continues this week with a look at the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). The CSE was founded in 2001 when it was known as the Canadian Trading and Quotation System Inc. (CNQ). In 2008, the CNQ re-branded as the Canadian National Stock Exchange (CNSX), to reflect its stock exchange status. Following a brand consolidation in 2014, the exchange changed its name to its current name.

Where should I report my fraud complaint?

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The Nova Scotia Securities Commission investigates investment fraud that has a connection to Nova Scotia. Commission staff frequently receive fraud complaints, but not all fraud complaints reported to us fall under the Commission’s mandate.

This post is to assist you in knowing when to contact the Commission for a fraud complaint and where to take other fraud complaints that are not handled by the Commission.

Understanding the Stock Market and its purpose – TSX Venture Exchange

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Our blog series on understanding the stock market and its purpose continues with a closer look at the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV).

The TSXV was founded in 1999 following the restructuring of Canadian markets and the merger of the Vancouver Stock Exchange and the Alberta Stock Exchange. In 1999 the TSXV was known as the Canadian Venture Exchange. It was renamed in 2001 after it was purchased by the TMX Group.

Understanding the Stock Market and its purpose – Toronto Stock Exchange

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Our blog series on understanding the stock market and its purpose continues this week with a closer look at the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). In part one of our series we looked at the general purpose of stock exchanges in Canada’s capital market. The rest of the series will highlight some of the stock exchanges that exist in Canada.

Protecting Seniors: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

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First observed by the United Nations on June 15, 2012, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) recognizes that nearly every country across the globe is experiencing a substantial growth in the number of older persons. With the population of older persons increasing, it unfortunately has led to an increase in the reports of elder abuse.

June is Seniors Month

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June 1st is the beginning of Seniors’ Month. Throughout the month the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content relevant to seniors and their families by delivering presentations to seniors’ groups. Here is a closer look at some of the content and presentations we have scheduled.

Three things I did not know about securities or investing before working at the Nova Scotia Securities Commission

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By Surbhi Sharma

Before I began working at the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC), my understanding of securities and investing was fairly basic. I knew the fundamentals of buying and selling stocks, but, working at NSSC provided me a deeper understanding of different types of securities such as stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), how securities are regulated in Canada and some common crypto frauds that have been on the rise in Nova Scotia.

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