OSC publishes Investor Office report

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published OSC Staff Notice 11-776 Investor Office Activity Report 2015-2016. The report provides an update on the OSC Investor Office’s policy, research, and education and outreach initiatives since its launch last year and outlines its key areas of focus. Among its initiatives in 2015-16, the office formed new partnerships […]

By Staff | November 17, 2016 | Last updated on November 17, 2016

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The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today published OSC Staff Notice 11-776 Investor Office Activity Report 2015-2016.

The report provides an update on the OSC Investor Office’s policy, research, and education and outreach initiatives since its launch last year and outlines its key areas of focus. Among its initiatives in 2015-16, the office formed new partnerships with more than 30 organizations, established a new seniors expert advisory committee, contributed to the expansion of the OSC’s research capabilities and introduced several tools for investors and the industry. In addition, education and outreach activities saw significant increases in use and participation.

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Over the next 12 months, the Investor Office will advance important projects, including the OSC’s overall seniors strategy, a paper that examines behavioural finance and sciences concepts, and a mobile-friendly investor education site.

Read the full report here.

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