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IOSCO, ISDA grapple with crypto’s emergence

Standards setters develop scaffolding for fledgling asset class

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U.K. targets false advertising in crypto space

As crypto ownership has grown, knowledge has dropped, government says

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Court approves $125-million settlement in “David vs. Goliath” case

The class action alleged CIBC failed to disclose U.S. subprime exposure during the financial crisis

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From influencers to confetti drops, investor protection threats evolve

International regulators are consulting on measures for overseeing an increasingly digitized retail investment business

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After escaping ASC sanctions, man faces new charges

Regulator alleges man violated trading, officer bans

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FSRA finalizes title regulation rules

Final rules sent to minister for approval; implementation remains uncertain

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U.S. Ponzi schemer gets 17-year jail sentence

A United States federal court ordered Perry Santillo to pay US$103 million in restitution. Some clients suffered six-figure losses as money from new investors went…

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No time to waste on climate risk, BoC and OSFI warn

Scenario analysis finds that delaying policy action raises the economic and financial sector impacts

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IOSCO seeks pandemic lessons in resilience

Continuity planning enabled firms, trading venues to ride out disruption

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FINTRAC fines credit union

Regulator sanctions firm for anti–money laundering compliance violations

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CSA adopts changes to auditor oversight rules

The amendments give regulators access to audit work performed by foreign firms

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022
  • 14:50
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IIROC proposes rule amendments to better protect investors

Changes include clearer requirements for dealers to conduct investigations

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 13, 2022 January 13, 2022
  • 14:08
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Affinity fraud targeted Pakistani-Canadian community, OSC alleges

Regulator says scheme took $2 million from investors

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FSRA to shine a light on enforcement

The regulator is stepping up public disclosure of disciplinary actions

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OBSI releases strategic plan amid increased scrutiny

Promises for action on OBSI have repeatedly gone unmet, however

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“If we have to raise interest rates more over time, we will,” Powell says

The Fed chair said Tuesday that inflation poses a major threat to the job market

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Nova Scotia regulator bans repeat offender

The former rep was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine for securities violations

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Market data faces scrutiny from U.K. regulator

FCA launching series of studies in response to anti-competitive concerns

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IIROC panel sanctions rep for KYC violations

Clients lost over $1 million on risky options strategy in market crash

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Crypto scams top regulators’ list of threats

Stories of "crypto millionaires" have led to big bets and big losses

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SEC alleges insider trading ahead of failed Aphria bid

U.S. authorities charged three men in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar scheme

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IIROC bans, fines former advisor $1 million

The ex-representative embezzled funds from elderly clients

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FSRA consults on living wills for credit unions

Consolidation may make it tougher for troubled firms to find merger partners

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Canaccord settles IIROC client overcharging case

The firm agreed to a $157,500 fine and will repay 6,000 affected clients

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ESMA preps for blockchain pilot

Regulators consult on rule changes ahead of digital securities test