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A few more crypto trading platforms (CTP) that were active in Canada have recently shut down or decided to leave the jurisdiction. One of the reasons stated by several CTPs that have decided to leave the Canadian market is difficulty complying with securities law requirements.
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Last week we began our short blog series on choosing a financial adviser by looking at why you might want to work with a financial adviser in the first place.
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During financial literacy month we’re shining the spotlight on choosing a financial adviser with a short two-part blog series. The first part will look at reasons why someone may need an adviser to help them manage their investments and financial goals.
So, why might you need an investment adviser? Working with an adviser will allow you to go through a step-by-step process to determine your financial and investment goals and make a plan to get there. This can include:
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There has been discussion around making some changes to qualified investments recently.
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November is Financial Literacy Month, and the Nova Scotia Securities Commission plans to hold investor education events and provide content throughout the month to help Nova Scotians make more informed investment decisions. Here’s a rundown of what we have planned for the month.
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Our latest regulatory review looks at all regulatory releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (the Commission) and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) since August.
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It’s Investor Education Month, so what better time to review the pros and cons of three of the most common ways to invest – with a financial adviser, with a robo-adviser, or by taking the DIY route. There’s no one way to invest that suits everyone. That’s why investors have these options. In fact, investors don’t even have to choose one.
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We’ve heard that a popular online broker has recently begun offering margin accounts to their customers. With margin now being available to more people, we thought it was a good idea to review the risks. Investing on margin comes with tremendous risk.
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On October 3, the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) hosted Nova Scotia Capital Markets 2024 (NSCM2024). NSCM2024 was a public forum with insightful presentation and panels on the latest trends, challenges, and developments within Nova Scotia Capital Markets.
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October is Investor Education (IE) Month, and the Nova Scotia Securities Commission has IE events and content planned throughout the month to help Nova Scotians make more informed investment decisions. Here’s a rundown of what we have planned for the month.