NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

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Jan. 4, 2017

Happy New Year and welcome to 2017!

As we start off a new year, the Before You Invest blog is getting a new start as well. We’ll still be doing periodic posts on new legislation, scams and investment news that Nova S...

Apr. 16, 2025

Warning Nova Scotians about binary options

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has noticed an increase in solicitations and marketing for investment in binary options (also called “fixed-return options”). At this tim...

Apr. 16, 2025

Standard of Conduct Public Consultation deadline Sept 30, 2016

Standard of Conduct Public ConsultationYour opinion matters: View our invite videoMany Nova Scotians rely heavily on advice from their financial advisors.  Understanding ...

Apr. 16, 2025

Fraud Prevention

To help prevent fraud, we are encouraging the public to research investments when making any investing decisions. We recommend that investors follow these three easy steps:1. Check...

Happy New Year and welcome to 2017!

Warning Nova Scotians about binary options

Standard of Conduct Public Consultation deadline Sept 30, 2016

Fraud Prevention

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