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Have you come across what you think may be investment fraud? Should you report it to the Nova Scotia Securities Commission? The Commission receives fraud inquiries daily by email, phone and the reporting form on our website. However, not all the fraud reported to us falls under the Commission’s mandate.
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Halifax Public Libraries and the Nova Scotia Securities Commission are partnering to offer investor education presentations at the Halifax Central Library.
Our first presentation is coming up on May 19.
Here is a brief rundown of the two presentations we have scheduled for the spring.
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Are you saving or investing for your financial future? Did you know there was a difference between saving and investing? One may be the better option depending on what you have planned for the money you are investing or saving.
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Did you know that that crypto asset trading platforms (CTPs) must be registered with securities regulators to legally offer crypto asset trading services to investors in Nova Scotia?
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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.
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Special Guest Blog from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission Enforcement Office
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No one plans to be a victim of investment fraud, but unfortunately it still happens. You should know what to do in case you or someone you care about becomes a victim.
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Anyone advising on or selling securities in the province of Nova Scotia must be registered with the Nova Scotia Securities Commission unless an exemption applies. We talk about registration frequently because it is one of the protections put in place so that investors know the person they are dealing with is being overseen by a regulator and is required to abide by securities laws.
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One of the best ways to protect yourself from investment fraud and scams is to educate yourself about them. A quick and easy way to do this is to learn the red flags of investment fraud. If you know the red flags and are able to spot them, you can protect yourself and your money by avoiding fraud.
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March is Fraud Prevention Month and throughout the month the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will deliver blog posts and videos to educate investors on how to protect themselves from investment fraud.