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The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is returning to the Halifax Central Library for more investor education presentations in the second half 2024. We have one presentation scheduled each month at the Central Library for the rest of the year, and two are scheduled in November during Financial Literacy Month.
Here is a rundown of the topics and dates of those presentations.
**UPDATE** Due to illness we have had to cancel our Investing 101 presentation scheduled for July 4 at the Central Library. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.**
Do you know the difference between saving and investing? What about an RRSP and a TFSA? Do you know your stocks from your bonds? Your mutual funds from your exchange-traded funds? Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how securities regulation works in Canada and the difference between basic investments.
August 15 – Protect yourself from investment fraud
In 2023, the reported loss from investment fraud in Canada was just over $309 million. The early numbers from 2024 are on pace to surpass that.
If you were approached with an investment opportunity that was fraudulent, would you know how to recognize it? Most people who fall victim to investment fraud believed they could before they were defrauded.
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how specific investment frauds work, and the red flags you can watch for to recognize fraud and avoid it.
September 12 – DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Since 2021 more than 4 million Canadians have opened DIY investing accounts. Should you jump on this rising trend? Is DIY investing a good fit for you and your financial goals?
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains the basics of DIY investing, some of the pros and cons, and how to determine if it’s the right path in your investing journey.
October 17 – Working with an investment advisor
Do you have a financial adviser who manages your investments? Maybe you’re looking for a new advisor, or want to assess the relationship you have with your current advisor? Do you know how investment advisers are registered and regulated in Nova Scotia?
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities as he explains the registration process of investment advisers in NS, some tips to follow when looking for a new adviser, or assessing your current client-adviser relationship, and what expectations you should and should not have in the client-adviser relationship.
Do you know the difference between saving and investing? What about an RRSP and a TFSA? Do you know your stocks from your bonds? Your mutual funds from your exchange-traded funds?
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how securities regulation works in Canada and the difference between basic investments.
November 28 – Crypto assets and securities regulations
It continues to be a very volatile time for anyone investing in cryptocurrency and crypto assets. Do you know how crypto assets and the trading of these assets are regulated in Canada?
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how crypto assets are regulated by securities regulators in Canada, what that means for crypto trading platforms and investors, and the risks around investing in this ever-evolving industry.
December 5 – Protect Yourself from investment fraud
In 2023, the reported loss from investment fraud in Canada was just over $309 million. The numbers from 2024 are on pace to surpass that.
If you were approached with an investment opportunity that was fraudulent, would you know how to recognize it? Most people who fall victim to investment fraud believed they could before they were defrauded.
Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how specific investment frauds work, and the red flags you can watch for to recognize fraud and avoid it.