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Feb. 18, 2026

Back to Basics: Categories of Registration

As we previously said anyone advising on or selling securities and derivatives in the province of Nova Scotia must be registered with the Nova Scotia Securities Commission. But not...

Oct. 21, 2019

Back to Basics: Registration

Did you know anyone advising on, or selling securities in the province of Nova Scotia must be registered with the Nova Scotia Securities Commission? Anyone who wishes to become reg...

Oct. 18, 2019

Back to Basics: Alternative Investments

Alternative investments are more complicated and complex investments that are generally not suitable for novice investors.Alternative investments usually take on higher-than-averag...

Oct. 16, 2019

Back to Basics: Bonds

A bond is essentially a loan you are making to a company or the government. The bond is secured by the company’s assets, or the government’s tax base. You are loaning your money to...

Back to Basics: Categories of Registration

Back to Basics: Registration

Back to Basics: Alternative Investments

Back to Basics: Bonds

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