NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

What do I need to know about Registered Retirement Savings Plans?

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 09:00

It’s January which means it’s the beginning of tax season. For many investors and advisers, it’s also Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) season. During RRSP season you may receive reminders from your adviser or see ads telling you not to miss the RRSP contribution deadline. The way this is communicated can be confusing for some investors because ads often leave out the word ‘contribution,’ and instead simply say go get some RRSPs.

During RRSP season remember two things:

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2022 Investor Alerts and Cautions review

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 09:00

Part of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission mandate 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 we’ve issued for the last seven years on our Investor Alert Database.

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Happy Holidays from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission!

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 09:00

There will be no Before You Invest blog post this week as we take a short break for the holidays.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year everyone!

We’ll see you in 2023 with more investor education content and information.

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Regulatory Review – October – December, 2022

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 09:00

Our final regulatory review of 2022 looks at all releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators over the last three months. In case you missed any of these releases or notices here’s a quick rundown on what they meant for issuers and investors and links to the documents, where you can find the full details.

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End of year financial review. Time for an investment checkup

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 12/14/2022 - 09:00

With less then three weeks remaining in 2022 it will soon be time to flip the calendar over to 2023. At the end of the year, many people take the time to review their finances. This could be especially prudent and important after 2022 due to heightened inflation and financial turmoil.

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Giving securities as a gift during the holidays

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 09:00

The holiday season is upon us, and if you’re thinking of gifting an investment for Christmas or another December holiday you need to know that securities regulations may apply.

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Investors Alerts and Cautions Review (April-November)

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 11/30/2022 - 09:00

Part of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission’s mandate is to protect Nova Scotia investors. One of the ways we do that is by issuing investor alerts and cautions.