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We're relaunching our Student Connections program for the new school year. Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We can deliver information about investing to students in-person and online at NS post-secondary institutions and high schools. For more info, contact us
More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
More than 50% of investment fraud reported in Canada since 2019 is connected to fraudulent #crypto trading websites. That’s why we created NovaCrypto.ca to inform NS residents. Learn more about NovaCrypto by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you know your investment time horizon? Not sure what that is? It's when you expect to sell and investment you're holding. Learn why this is important in three minutes by watching our short video.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Do you know your investment time horizon? Not sure what that is? It's when you expect to sell and investment you're holding. Learn why this is important in three minutes by watching our short video.
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Have your investing habits been influence by gamification techniques? Don't know? Watch our latest video to find out.
Gamification in online investing platforms
Did you know gamification techniques can influence your investing habits when using online investing platforms?
Gamification is the integration of gaming elements into investing that encourages…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Have your investing habits been influence by gamification techniques? Don't know? Watch our latest video to find out.
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Knowing the warning signs of investment fraud can help you recognize and avoid scams and frauds. Learn the warning signs by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Knowing the warning signs of investment fraud can help you recognize and avoid scams and frauds. Learn the warning signs by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
We've relaunched our Student Connections program for the new school year. For more information of having the Commission talk to your class, club or other student organization, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We've relaunched our Student Connections program for the new school year. For more information of having the Commission talk to your class, club or other student organization, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Do you use an online crypto asset trading platform? Is it registered with securities regulators? Find out by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We deliver investing information to students at Nova Scotia's universities and high schools. If you’re a student or teacher and are interested in having us talk to your class, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Is informed investing part of your curriculum? We can help. We deliver investing information to students at Nova Scotia's universities and high schools. If you’re a student or teacher and are interested in having us talk to your class, contact us.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Commission maintains a webpage which lists all registered #crypto asset trading platforms. The webpage lists the name of the registered entity, the name they operate under, category of registration and documents that grant them exemptive relief.
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Are you searching for an adviser? We can't give you advice on who exactly you should hire, but we can give you the tools to help your research to make sure you find the right securities adviser for you, your money, and your financial goals.
Back to Basics: Finding an Adviser
For Investor Education Month were going Back to Basics with short videos on basic investment topics. Today we're taking a brief look finding an adviser.
Nova Scotia Securities Commission…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you searching for an adviser? We can't give you advice on who exactly you should hire, but we can give you the tools to help your research to make sure you find the right securities adviser for you, your money, and your financial goals.
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Have you heard of NovaCrypto? Maybe you’ve seen NovaCrypto ads online or around Halifax? NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. We created it to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading websites. Learn more by reading our latest blog post.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you know the difference between saving and investing? They’re not the same thing. Learn what the difference is by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Do you know the difference between saving and investing? They’re not the same thing. Learn what the difference is by visiting our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In NS you may have noticed ads for an online #crypto trading platform called NovaCrypto. We’ve got a secret. NovaCrypto.ca isn’t real. It was created by NSSC to teach investors about fraudulent crypto trading sites. Learn more in our blog post
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
In the past we've published posts that cover the role and function of NSSC. We're going a step further in our latest blog series looking at the people who keep NSSC running. Next up is Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In the past we've published posts that cover the role and function of NSSC. We're going a step further in our latest blog series looking at the people who keep NSSC running. Next up is Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
When you make a capital gain do you know how it is taxed? Many investors are confused how capital gains taxes work. To cut through the confusion, visit our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
When you make a capital gain do you know how it is taxed? Many investors are confused how capital gains taxes work. To cut through the confusion, visit our website.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
Have you heard the term robo-adviser? Do you know what it is? It's not an actual robot that will manage your investments. Not exactly anyway. Learn all about robo-advisers by watching our short video.
Back to Basics: Robo-advisers
For Investor Education Month were going Back to Basics with short videos on basic investment topics. Today we're taking a brief look robo-advisers.
Nova Scotia Securities Commission Links:
Website:…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Have you heard the term robo-adviser? Do you know what it is? It's not an actual robot that will manage your investments. Not exactly anyway. Learn all about robo-advisers by watching our short video.
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We're continuing our blog series that looks at the people behind the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and what they do. This week we're talking to NSSC Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
Got three minutes to spare? Then you have just enough time to learn the basics of time horizon. Check out our short video to see.
3 Minutes on Time Horizon
Do you have three minutes to learn about Time Horizon? Knowing your investment time horizon is important as it can have an major impact on what are or what aren't suitable investments for you.
Do…
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Got three minutes to spare? Then you have just enough time to learn the basics of time horizon. Check out our short video to see.
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're returning to the Halifax Central Library in November and partnering with Halifax Public Libraries to deliver our DIY Investing presentation.
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
DIY Investing: Is it right for you?
Thursday, Nov 27, 7-8 p.m.
Halifax Central Library
halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/67855...
Is the online crypto asset trading platform you use registered with securities regulators? If you don't know visit our website to find out
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Is the online crypto asset trading platform you use registered with securities regulators? If you don't know visit our website to find out
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
nssc.novascotia.ca/registered-c...
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
How much do you know about the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the people behind it? Our latest blog series looking at the people who make the Commission work, continues with Compliance Examiner, Angela Scott.
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...
nssc.novascotia.ca/before-you-i...