Regulatory Review: May - July
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Our latest regulatory review looks at all regulatory releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) since February.
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Fall/Winter 2026 Halifax Central Library Presentations
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We’re just over halfway through 2026, so it’s time to provide an update and a reminder of the investor education presentations NSSC has at the Halifax Central Library throughout the rest of the year.
What’s the deal with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)?
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There’s been a lot of talk about initial public offerings (IPOs) lately following some high profile, and exceptionally high value, IPOs. This has led many investors, especially DIY investors, to become more interested in investing during an IPO. One popular online broker has recently added access to IPO investing to its platform.
2026 Midway Blog review
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We’ve just passed the mid-point of 2026, and it’s been quite a busy year for the Before You Invest Blog. The first six months of 2026 have included several important topics for investors.
Canada Day break
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We’re taking a short blog break this week for Canada Day. Enjoy the fireworks, BBQs, friends and family, or however you’ll be celebrating Canada’s birthday. Happy 159th Canada. You don’t look a day over 150. We’ll see you all back here next week for more investor education content.
Investor Alerts & Cautions Review: April – June
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The principal mandate of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) is to protect Nova Scotia investors. One of the ways we do that is by issuing investor alerts and cautions. You can find all the alerts and cautions we’ve issued for the last nine years on our Investor Alert Database.
Are Prediction Markets & Event Contracts legal in Nova Scotia?
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There’s been a lot of talk about prediction markets and event contracts recently. They’ve been covered frequently by the media and are a common discussion point online on social media, forums, and financial apps.
Recognizing 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 jurisdiction across the globe is experiencing a substantial growth in the number of older persons, including Nova Scotia. The most recent census showed that 22.2% of Nova Scotia’s population is 65 years of age or older.
Know the warning signs of Financial Elder Abuse
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If you live in Nova Scotia, there’s a good chance you have someone in your life, a family member or friend, who is elderly. Nearly 25% of the province’s population is 65 years of age or older, and that number continues to rise. More older people, unfortunately, means more reported instances, and of course, unreported instances of financial elder abuse.
June is Seniors Month
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June is Seniors Month. Throughout the month, the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content relevant to seniors and their families on our website and social media channels and delivering presentations to seniors’ groups. Here is a closer look at some of the content and presentations we have scheduled.