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The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is returning to the Halifax Central Library for more investor education presentations in 2024, and we’ll also be hitting the road to visit the South Shore Library system, specifically the Margaret Hennigar Library in Bridgewater.
We currently have presentations scheduled at the Halifax Central Library from February to June. Here is a rundown of the topics and dates for those presentations.
Feb 8th - Investing 101
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.
March 7th - Recognizing and avoiding investment fraud
In 2022, the reported loss from investment fraud in Canada was just over $305 million. If you were approached with an investment opportunity that was fraudulent, would you know how to recognize it? 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.
March 28th - Investing 101
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.
April 18th - DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
In 2021 3.6 million Canadians 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.
May 23rd - Crypto assets and securities regulation
2023 was a very volatile time for anyone investing in cryptocurrency and crypto assets. Do you know how crypto assets and the trading of these assets is 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.
June 13th - Recognizing financial elder abuse and investment fraud
Did you know that financial elder abuse is the most prevalent form of elder abuse? As Nova Scotia’s population continues to get older, financial elder abuse is becoming more prevalent. Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to learn what financial elder abuse is, some of the vulnerabilities and warning signs, and what to do if you think a loved one may be a victim. David will also examine the red flags of investment fraud to help you recognize and avoid investment fraud.
Our presentations at the Margaret Hennigar Library in Bridgewater will take place in April on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Here is a rundown of the topics and dates of these presentations.
Tuesday, April 2 - Protect yourself from investment fraud
In 2022, the reported loss from investment fraud in Canada was $305 million. If you were approached with an investment opportunity that was fraudulent, would you know how to recognize it? 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.
Tuesday, April 9 - Recognizing Financial Elder Abuse and Investment Fraud
Did you know that financial elder abuse is the most prevalent form of elder abuse? As Nova Scotia’s population continues to get older, financial elder abuse is becoming more prevalent. Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission to learn what financial elder abuse is, some of the vulnerabilities and warning signs, and what to do if you think a loved one may be a victim. David will also examine the red flags of investment fraud to help you recognize and avoid investment fraud.
Tuesday, April 16 - Investing 101
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.
Tuesday, April 23 - DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
In 2021 3.6 million Canadians 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.