Media Advisory - OSC in the Community Hosts 'Protect Your Money' In Ottawa

OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2013 /CNW/ - As part of its 'OSC in the Community' investor outreach program, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) will be in Ottawa on October 28, 2013 to host 'Protect Your Money', a free interactive seminar on fraud prevention and financial literacy.

The session will feature senior-level OSC speakers discussing the latest investment frauds and scams and providing information on how investors can protect their hard-earned money.  Speakers will answer questions from Ottawa investors about financial issues that matter to them.

Media are invited to attend the entire event and interview OSC spokespeople in advance of the seminar.

What:	OSC in the Community presents 'Protect Your Money' Educational seminar on fraud prevention and financial literacy
Who:	Ontario Securities Commission
When:	Monday, October 28, 2013 1:30 p.m. *Media interviews on-site between 1:00-1:30p.m.
Where:	RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive Ottawa, ON Outaouais Room

*Food and refreshments will be provided

For more information, please visit the OSC website:  http://www.osc.gov.on.ca/en/Investors_osc-community_index.htm#upcoming

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SOURCE: Ontario Securities Commission

To arrange an interview with an OSC spokesperson and to attend the event, please contact:

Alison Ford
Media Relations Specialist
416-593-8307
[email protected]