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Investor education month: Lessons and insights from hybrid investors
October marks Investor Education Month, a national initiative that encourages Canadians to take time to strengthen their investing knowledge and make informed investing decisions. One approach that some Canadians are considering is hybrid investing. A hybrid investor works with an advisor and also manages part of their investments on their own. According to the Canadian Securities Administrators’ (CSA) recently published…
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Enhancing investor protection: What OBSI’s binding authority means for investors
Imagine you notice unexpected fee charges in your investment account or feel your financial advisor has given you advice that resulted in unexpected losses. You first raise your concerns with your advisor, then escalate to their manager, but your issue remains unresolved. Frustrated, you turn to the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI), Canada’s independent dispute-resolution service. After a…
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New to Canada? Here’s what you need to know before you start investing
Starting a new life in Canada brings new opportunities, including the chance to grow your money through investing. However, with a different financial system, unfamiliar products, and advice coming from all directions, it can be hard to know where to start. If you’re new to Canada, here’s what you need to know to make informed investment decisions and protect your…
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Investing in the age of apps and finfluencers: How to stay safe when finance is trending
Not long ago, learning the basics of investing felt like picking up a new language — one largely reserved for those with financial advisor. It was a world filled with jargon, confusing acronyms, and complex charts that seemed like they belonged in a boardroom. Not anymore. Social media and investing apps have changed the landscape. Financial information is now more…
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