If you are a do-it-yourself investor, you may have noticed a new option to lend your securities and earn income. This
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Before You Invest: Is Your Advisor Actually Registered?
Our survey found that nearly one in three Canadian investors is unsure whether a regulator responsible for overseeing financial investments
Naming a Trusted Contact Person: A Simple Step That Matters
Since December 31, 2021, Canadian investment firms must ask clients to name a Trusted Contact Person (TCP) and may place
Did You Know? Canadian Regulators Publish Investor Alerts on Emerging Scams
Canadian securities regulators regularly issue Investor Alerts to warn the public about suspected investment scams, unregistered firms, and emerging fraud
How Investment Fees Can Shrink Your Returns Over Time
Even small differences in annual investment fees can add up to thousands of dollars over time, reducing what investors ultimately
Spotlight on Fraud Prevention – And How You Can Play a Role
Fraud affects Canadians of all backgrounds and remains one of the most under‑reported sources of financial harm. If you’ve been
Protect Yourself from AI-Driven Investment Scams
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) recently warned that investment scams are getting harder to spot as fraudsters adopt new AI-powered
Report Cybercrime and Fraud – A New Way to Take Action
The RCMP has launched Report Cybercrime and Fraud, a new online system designed to make it easier for Canadians to report
Outsmart Online Scams with Stingray Security – Free Protection for Retail Investors
Stingray Security was named the winner of the ScamShield: Investor Protection Challenge, organized by the Alberta Securities Commission, Edmonton Police Foundation, and Edmonton