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☀️Hot topics: Special edition of Investor News with top stories for your summer reading pleasure

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) have published a joint notice providing new guidance on prediction markets.

The guidance clarifies that, in the CSA’s view, event contracts based on sports and entertainment events or outcomes should not be regulated under securities and derivatives legislation. It also states that CIRO does not consider it appropriate to facilitate or approve applications from dealer members to trade these types of event contracts.

Assessment of the regulatory status of other types of event contracts is ongoing. To date, two CIRO dealer members have been authorized to facilitate trading in a limited set of event contracts, subject to terms and conditions established by CIRO in consultation with the CSA.

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The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) continues to see significant financial losses associated with fraud in 2026. In the first six months of the year, Canadians reported approximately $351 million in losses to the CAFC. While investment fraud continues to account for the highest reported dollar loss, several fraud types are showing notable activity when compared with 2025, including spear phishing, bank investigator fraud, extortion and recovery fraud.

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A tax-free savings account (TFSA) is not a product on its own, but a tax-sheltered account that can hold savings or investments.
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Tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) are designed to help Canadians save more. Learn more about how a TFSA can help you set aside money for your future: https://t.co/J0y7j07g53

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The only thing worse than having money taken by a scammer once, is being ripped off twice. Unfortunately, this happens to about one out of every three victims of fraud. Learn more about recovery room scams: https://t.co/ZRgPerhkub

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Had money taken by a scammer? Watch out for recovery room scams. That’s when a scammer calls you with promises to get your money back…for a fee. Learn more: https://t.co/TWOZ4UaOdJ

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Do you know what to do if you’re targeted by an emergency scam or grandparent scam? Protect your tomorrow: find out how to help you and your loved ones avoid these scams.
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Are you meeting with a financial advisor for the first time? Learn more about what to expect and questions to ask: https://t.co/eyDbIKKN58

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Online trading platforms use techniques like leaderboards and rewards systems to influence your investing decisions. Try our simulator to see how you might be influenced: https://t.co/Fa4fdasEWf

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If you’ve come into some extra cash this month, will it more sense to pay down debt or invest? Use our calculator to help you decide: https://t.co/lHygra8r6N

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Financial burnout can be devastating. Learn more about how to manage financial stress and avoid the burnout: https://t.co/TUWUri2lEB

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Talking about money can be awkward. But there ways that can help you to kick off the conversation: https://t.co/HHiAz6Jkyo

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If you’ve been scammed, know you’re not alone. Anyone can have money taken by a scammer — they are experts at betraying your trust. Here are the steps to take if you’ve been scammed:

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Thinking about whether to rent or buy your home? Check out some pros and cons for either option.[NW4.1]
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Do you follow the flow, or can you easily change course with investing decisions? Learn more about status quo bias and how it can impact you: https://t.co/LsZeRTEykx

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If you’re getting investing information from social media, there may be some risks — like incomplete or missing information that violate securities laws. Learn more about how to evaluate online investing advice: https://t.co/362EnFgjKy

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Do you know the signs of an investment scam? Here are 8 common investment scams and how to spot them: https://t.co/sHF3asiKRV

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Prices for many things are up. Learn more about inflation and how it impacts your household budget: https://t.co/u9DFgncsBP

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Planning to move out in the fall?
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