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CFTC to draw line between gambling, futures trading

Regulator seeks to outlaw derivatives on election outcomes, sports, other events

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Capital raising shifts further to exempt market in Quebec

Prospectus filings decline, exempt offerings up in 2023, AMF reports

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OSC tests new early-stage exemptions

Regulator adopts new exemptions designed to help startups raise capital

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Binance hit with $6-million Fintrac fine

Firm sanctioned over reporting, registration failures

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U.S. banks undertake blockchain experiment

Project to examine streamlining settlement for money markets

Banned

Former fund rep sanctioned for exceeding registration

Fund rep could fill out basic information, but not KYC info, on investment dealer accounts

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ESMA consults on retail crypto funds

Regulator contemplates expanding eligible assets for retail investment funds

IOSCO chief heads to FSB

Global group of regulators seeks new secretary general

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U.S. regulators revive incentive pay proposals

Rules were initially crafted to discourage excessive risk taking in the wake of the global financial crisis

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OSC to increase focus on DIY investors

The regulator also wants to toughen enforcement and see better advice given at banks

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FSRA chief tapped for Ontario Energy Board

Proposed appointment still needs to be confirmed by legislative committee

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SEC sanctions systematic audit firm failures

Firm allegedly recycled audit papers, routinely failed to meet standards

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Misleading disclosure wasn’t material, BCSC panel finds

Misrepresentation allegations against pharma company and CEO dismissed

Judge makes ruling

Delay for OSC’s Bridging hearing denied

Tribunal refused to pause its proceedings while lawyers try to get paid

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Binance founder sentenced to 4 months

Changpeng Zhao jailed for allowing rampant money laundering on the platform

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TD takes US$450M provision related to anti-money laundering inquiry

Bank's chief executive acknowledged that the investigation has weighed on TD's share price

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Helping investors make use of climate disclosures

ISSB releases taxonomy that aids analysis of new sustainability standards

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Market correction risks elevated, regulators caution

Monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical, cybersecurity risks abound, report says

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Fraudsters faking identities, duping banks

Toronto police bust alleged synthetic identity ring

Fraudster imprisoned

Toronto police bust fake investment scheme

Perpetrators posing as representatives of Schroders, an asset manager

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Precious metals scammers sanctioned

Elderly investors duped into converting retirement savings into overpriced coins

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CIRO proposes new fee model

Fees to rise for most firms as minimums go up, certain dealers pay higher share

A global network of investment points

FSB adopts standards for counterparty failures

Global policy group calls for toolbox approach to CCP resolution

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Fund costs fell after CRM2

CSA research details the evolution of fund costs in the face of transparency reforms

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Advisors face new U.S. fiduciary requirements

Labor Department finalizes fiduciary rule for retirement advice