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For Financial Literacy Month we’re looking at some investing basics that could be helpful if you’re just getting started with investing, or if you’ve been investing for years. We’re starting out today by looking at why you should invest.
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November is Financial Literacy Month! Throughout the month the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content on our website, social media channels, and in person to help Nova Scotians make more informed investing decisions.
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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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This week we conclude our short series on the gamification of investing with a look at a few behavioural techniques with gamification connections that are commonly used by investment platforms.
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This week we’re starting a quick two-part series on gamification in online investing. The advent of smart phones and investing apps that provide investors with direct access to the markets has allowed many people to invest more easily than ever before.
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Rising interest rates in Canada over the last few years have caused an increase in investor interest in high-interest savings account exchange-traded funds (HISA ETFs). If you’re thinking about investing in HISA ETFs make sure you know how they’re structured and if they fit your investing goals.
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It’s the start of October which is also the start of Investor Education Month and World Investor Week. Throughout October the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content and resources on our website and through our social media channels. Here's a rundown of the the investor education content and events we have planned for the month.
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It’s back to school time for students of all ages. If you have kids, no matter their age, you may be thinking about their future and the large tuition bill they could be facing if they venture into post-secondary education.
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Our latest regulatory review of 2023 looks at all releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) since May. It’s been a surprisingly busy spring and summer for securities regulators in 2023.
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Another school year has begun which means the Nova Scotia Securities Commission is relaunching the Student Connections Program.