OSC Investor News
2010
Follow us on Twitter
December 7, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission is now using Twitter to reach investors with timely content such as OSC Investor News articles, OSC Investor Warning news releases, new ... Read more
You asked us: What is a cease trade order?
November 29, 2010 - A cease trade order is a trading ban. It prohibits people or companies from trading in securities. Cease trade orders are one of the tools securities regulators use to ... Read more
You asked us: What happens to my shares if the company I invest in goes bankrupt or is forced to restructure?
November 22, 2010 - Bankruptcy may not be top of mind when buying shares, but it can happen to any company, especially during an economic downturn. Read more
Thinking about trading forex? Know the risks before you invest
October 12, 2010 - You may have seen newspaper or online ads or received email or telephone offers about how you can make quick profits ... Read more
Fund Facts document to be available in 2011
October 6, 2010 - Starting next year, investors will have access to improved disclosure about mutual funds. Effective January 1, 2011, ... Read more
OSC names members of Investor Advisory Panel
August 31, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today named the seven members of its Investor Advisory Panel, each of whom will serve a term of... Read more
Updated complaint brochure now available
August 25, 2010 - Getting help with your complaint, a guide for investors, has been updated to reflect changes to the complaint process that help make it easier and faster for investors to... Read more
Fraud artists target groups and associations from within
August 9, 2010 - The groups may be different, but the tactics are the same. Known as "affinity fraud", the perpetrator targets members of a group or association, exploiting their trust to steal their money. Common targets include... Read more
Canadian securities regulators propose new rules for credit rating agencies
July 26, 2010 - Canadian securities regulators recently published proposals that would introduce regulatory oversight of credit rating agencies. The proposals are consistent with... Read more
You asked us: What can credit ratings tell investors?
July 26, 2010 - Credit rating agencies assign credit ratings to issuers of fixed income securities and to specific securities. A credit rating can provide information about a company’s or government’s ability to ... Read more
Beware of land banking investment schemes
July 13, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission is cautioning investors about companies that promise high returns on investments in land development projects. Read more
Regulators seek comments on venture issuer regulation
June 8, 2010 - On May 31, 2010, a group of Canadian securities regulators released for public comment Multilateral Consultation Paper 51-403 Tailoring Venture Issuer Regulation. Read more
Improving scholarship plan disclosure for investors
March 24, 2010 - Canadian securities regulators have released for public comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 41-101 General Prospectus Requirements and... Read more
OSC invites applications for membership on Investor Advisory Panel
March 22, 2010 - The Ontario Securities Commission is inviting applications for membership on its newly created Investor Advisory Panel. The Panel will provide... Read more
New reporting rule for company insiders
January 27, 2010 - On January 22, 2010, the Canadian Securities Administrators published a new national rule ... Read more
Free investment seminars can cost you
January 27, 2010 - A free seminar may seem like a good opportunity to learn more ... Read more
