On July 25, 2023, SEDAR+ will replace the existing SEDAR and CSA cease trade order and disciplined persons platforms. SEDAR+ is an upgraded platform that allows Canadian public com...
Has your investment adviser asked you to appoint a trusted contact person (TCP) on your account? Canadian securities regulators added the TCP as an enhancement to protect older and...
Tomorrow is the start of seniors month. Throughout June the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content relevant to seniors and delivering presenta...
Last week we went over the basics of a form of derivative known as options. Bringing up derivatives led to some other derivative-related questions, specifically around swaps. So, t...
A few DIY investment platforms in Canada recently began offering options trading to customers. To make sure investors know what they’re getting into before investing in options her...
You may be aware that an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is typically a collection of securities that allows an investor to diversify their portfolio by purchasing one investment. That ...
Our first regulatory review of 2023 looks at all releases and notices issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) since January...
The Government of Canada introduced the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) this year. The FHSA is a new registered account that can hold cash and securities. As the name suggests, i...
Our series on No Frills Investing concludes this week with a look at three basic investment products that you may be offered by a registered adviser, or that you may be interested ...
