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You hear a lot these days about cryptocurrency offerings such as initial coin offerings (ICOs) and initial token offerings (ITOs), which are increasingly popular ways for businesses to raise money. Investors may be eager to get in on a new trend, but should be wary of the considerable risks that often accompany these investments. Read our new cryptocurrency offerings guide for investors to learn more about this new investment space.
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) also recently published a staff notice for fintech businesses that outlines how securities laws may apply to cryptocurrency offerings. For more information, contact the OSC LaunchPad team at osclaunchpad@osc.gov.on.ca.
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Letty Dewar was recently appointed the new Chair of the Investor Advisory Panel (IAP), a nine-member independent committee of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) that advises and comments on proposed rules, policies and investor protection initiatives. The Investor Office recently sat down with Letty to discuss her background, the IAP, her role as Chair and areas of focus for the year. Meet Letty
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Our Getting an Education hub will help you learn how to save for an education, budget and manage student loans. Our articles and tools provide information on things such as managing your educational finances by planning for expenses like tuition and books, and exploring your options for saving and investing through RESPs and other savings plans.
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The OSC's Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) will be reconstituted through September 2018, continuing its important work advising staff on securities-related policy and operational developments that impact older investors and providing input into the OSC’s related education and outreach activities.
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Meet Carlie Weinreb
The Investor Office regularly sits down for interviews with people whose work impacts investors to learn more about them and help explain their roles and the work that they do. This back-to-school week we’re doing it a bit differently, introducing you to one of the financial literacy leaders of tomorrow, 9-year-old Carlie Weinreb. Meet Carlie
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Proposed Revised Rule for Distributions outside Canada
Comments due: September 27, 2017
The OSC published for comment revised OSC Rule 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada and proposed Companion Policy 72-503 Distributions Outside Canada. The proposed rule would provide explicit prospectus and registration exemptions that would preserve current cross-border practices.
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Proposed Amendments to Resale of Securities
Comments due: September 27, 2017
The CSA published for comment proposed amendments to National Instrument 45-102 Resale of Securities that would introduce a new prospectus exemption for the resale of securities of a foreign issuer.
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Proposed Amendments relating to Designated Rating Organizations
Comments due: October 4, 2017
The CSA published for comment proposed rule amendments and policy changes related to designated rating organizations (DROs) and credit ratings of DROs.
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Proposed Amendments to Registration Information
Comments due: October 4, 2017
The OSC published for comment proposed amendments to OSC Rule 33-506 (Commodity Futures Act) Registration Information.
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Always know the 5 most recent OSC investor warnings and alerts by bookmarking this Fact Card or embedding it on your website or blog.
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OSC in the Community
OSC staff are taking the Commission's regulatory mandate from Bay Street to Main Street with seminars on preventing fraud and making informed investment decisions.
- Rockwood - September 12, 2017
- Burlington - September 15, 2017
- Dundas - September 19, 2017
- Toronto (Downtown) - September 19, 2017
- Toronto (Downtown) - September 21, 2017
- Mississauga - September 26, 2017
- Hamilton - September 28, 2017
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OSC Roundtable on Option of Discontinuing Embedded Commissions
September 18, 2017
The OSC will host a roundtable to facilitate further stakeholder input as part of the CSA's consultation on the option of discontinuing embedded commissions in investment funds, such as mutual funds, and structured notes.
The agenda and list of panellists can be found here.
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OSC Dialogue 2017: Embracing Change
October 12, 2017
OSC Dialogue 2017 is coming up soon, bringing together business leaders, regulators and international policy experts and others to explore the impact of emerging technologies, data analytics in enforcement, long-term trends in corporate governance and the evolving investor experience.
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Roundtable to Discuss Third Annual Review of Women on Boards and in Executive Officer Positions
October 24, 2017
The OSC will hold a roundtable to discuss the findings of its third annual review of disclosures made under National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices relating to women on boards and in executive officer positions.
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Here are 7 things to know about RESPs when saving for an education!
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