SEC charges five in US$2-billion crypto trading scheme
Promoters allegedly used YouTube videos to pitch investors on Bitcoin trading vehicle, the regulator said
- By: James Langton
- May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021
- 16:27
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FSRA to hold webinar on new title regime
The event forms part of the consultation on the revised proposal for regulating advisor titles
- By: James Langton
- May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021
- 16:07
When does poor service become a regulatory issue for online brokerages?
IIROC also is looking at retail complaints and disgorgement, among other SRO priorities
- By: James Langton
- May 28, 2021 May 28, 2021
- 14:40
Swiss bank settles with U.S. authorities in FIFA bribery case
Julius Baer to pay US$79 million to resolve money laundering charge
- By: James Langton
- May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 17:35
Don’t believe the hype: BCSC proposes new rules for stock promoters
Under the proposed rules, everything from TikToks to Insta posts would have to disclose details of promotional activity
- By: James Langton
- May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 13:20
CSA sets rules on non-GAAP financial reporting
The final rules will take effect Aug. 25 and apply to financial year-ends after Oct. 15
- By: James Langton
- May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 12:58
Montreal Exchange proposes rulebook reforms
Proposals include stiffer fines, along with measures to modernize oversight requirements
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 18:02
IOSCO examines conflicts in debt markets
Regulators looking for conflicts in leveraged loan and CLO markets
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 15:45
ESMA launches digital finance consultation
Regulator examines the new and added risks posed by tech-focused innovation in the financial sector
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 12:55
OSC begins crypto crackdown
The regulator has brought its first enforcement case against an unregistered crypto firm
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2021 May 25, 2021
- 12:51
FSRA’s costs heading higher
The provincial regulator has set out its priorities and budgets for the next three years
- By: James Langton
- May 21, 2021 May 21, 2021
- 14:09
Regulators propose slimming corporate disclosure
A CSA proposal out for a 120-day comment period aims to enhance the quality and cost of financial reporting
- By: James Langton
- May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021
- 11:50
SEC’s whistleblower payouts top US$900 million
The latest award came on a tip that led to multiple investigations and enforcement actions
- By: James Langton
- May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
- 17:04
Retail trading surge on regulators’ radar, Vingoe says
Dealers' FX fees, capacity issues and online chatroom activity are all attracting the OSC's interest
- By: James Langton
- May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
- 14:47
CSA to launch diversity consultations
Regulators will examine diversity efforts, with possible reforms in mind
- By: James Langton
- May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
- 11:49
DoJ launches task force to tackle Covid-19 fraud
The group will investigate and prosecute efforts to defraud government relief programs
- By: James Langton
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 17:16
Easing into new virtual currency reporting rules
FINTRAC's compliance exams won't start until April 2022
- By: James Langton
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 14:57
NASAA approves model act for establishing restitution funds
The act would help governments provide financial help to victims of securities law violations
- By: James Langton
- May 18, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 14:50
Prospect of whistleblower riches causes friction
SEC orders joint payout to former tipster team who sought separate awards
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
- 15:33
CSA warns of fake Fidelity scam
The scheme uses the fund company's logo, and falsely claims FCAC and CDIC protection
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
- 15:16
S&P sanctioned over index snafu
The SEC alleged an undisclosed control feature led to stale index reporting
- By: James Langton
- May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
- 13:12
Standards setting for accounting, auditing facing review
An independent committee will make recommendations to ensure independence and integrity of process
- By: James Langton
- May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 16:03
Swiss insurer admits to enabling U.S. tax evasion
Company viewed increased U.S. enforcement against banks as a business opportunity, the DoJ said
- By: James Langton
- May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 13:38
ASC sanctions violation of cease trade order
A hearing panel ordered a fine, costs and a market ban, but not disgorgement
- By: James Langton
- May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 12:50