Nova Scotia Securities Commission – Canada

High-Tier REGULATOR
nssc
Established in 2014
  • Website
https://nssc.novascotia.ca/
  • Jurisdiction
Canada
  • Phone
1-855-424-2499, (902) 424-7768
  • Address
Ste. 400, Duke Tower, 5251 Duke St., Halifax, NS B3J 1P3
  • Owned by
Government

NSSC - Regulator Overview

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC) is the provincial regulatory agency responsible for overseeing the securities industry in Nova Scotia, Canada. It aims to protect investors and enhance the fairness and efficiency of the securities market through effective regulation and enforcement.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

  • Regulatory Oversight: The NSSC regulates securities trading within Nova Scotia, ensuring compliance with provincial securities laws.
  • Investor Protection: A primary focus of the NSSC is to protect investors from fraudulent practices and ensure that they have access to necessary information to make informed decisions.
  • Market Integrity: The commission monitors the securities market to prevent illegal practices such as insider trading and market manipulation, thereby maintaining the integrity of the financial markets.

Recent Developments

The NSSC regularly updates its regulations and participates in national initiatives to harmonize securities regulation across Canada. This includes collaboration with other provincial and territorial securities regulators through the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA).

NSSC Warnings and Reports

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