Media Advisory - OSC In The Community Hosts 'Protect Your Money' In Whitby

WHITBY, ON, Nov. 13, 2014 /CNW/ - As part of its 'OSC in the Community' investor outreach program, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) will be in Whitby on November 25, 2014 to host 'Protect Your Money', a free interactive seminar on investment fraud prevention and ways to be a smarter investor.

The session will feature senior-level OSC speakers discussing the latest investment frauds and scams and providing information on how investors can make the most of their relationships with their financial advisors.  Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and provide their views on financial issues that matter to them.

OSC in the Community is an initiative of the OSC's Office of the Investor, a branch dedicated to ensuring that investors' perspectives are considered in the OSC policy and operational activities.

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'
	A free educational seminar about investment fraud prevention and ways to be a more informed investor
Who:	Ontario Securities Commission
When:	Tuesday, November 25, 2014
	1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where:	Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre 801 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

*Food and refreshments will be provided.

The event is open to the public and free of charge. Attendees are encouraged to register online at https://osc-whitby.eventbrite.com or by calling toll-free: 1-877-785-1555.

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

SOURCE: Ontario Securities Commission

To arrange an interview with an OSC spokesperson and to attend the event, please contact: Meredith Adolph, Senior Communications Advisor, 416-214-3679, [email protected]; Jen Price, Senior Communications Advisor, 416-214-3180, [email protected]; Follow us on Twitter: OSC_News