Step up cybersecurity, AMF advises
Regulator calls on industry firms to "significantly" ramp up their vigilance
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2021 January 28, 2021
- 15:26
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CSA makes it easier for MFDA reps to access alts
Regulators expand list of qualifying courses to sell liquid alts
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2021 January 28, 2021
- 12:21
FSRA founds advisory committee on pension sector
The group will review the regulatory environment for employment-based pensions
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2021 January 27, 2021
- 17:06
Marketing company spun data into elder fraud, DoJ says
U.S. firm settles charges that it sold data to be used in fraudulent schemes
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2021 January 27, 2021
- 16:59
FCA warns about attack of the clones
Investment firm imitators are a growing threat to investors, the U.K. regulator says
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2021 January 27, 2021
- 12:59
IOSCO sets guidance on addressing investor complaints
Effective mechanisms would promote consumer confidence, the global regulators say
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2021 January 27, 2021
- 12:36
Crypto investment funds sent false signals, U.S. authorities allege
CFTC, SDNY file charges in alleged Bitcoin Ponzi scheme
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021
- 17:40
Court denies appeal in client overcharging case
A former TD Bank compliance officer's unusual legal action has been rejected again
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 16:52
Misleading news releases about pot sector draw regulator’s ire
Ex-CEO sanctioned for trading after issuing misleading press releases
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 16:11
Don’t sacrifice investor protection in a bid for growth, Biden warned
Advocates, academics and regulators advise against expanding private market access
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 14:43
FCA seeks cap on some investor redress fees
The proposal would impact claims management companies, which act as intermediaries
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2021 January 21, 2021
- 15:55
Pandemic at top of global regulators’ agenda
Covid-19 management joins LIBOR, shadow banking and climate change on the FSB's list for 2021
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021
- 15:13
FCA tackles flurry of investment scams
Regulator sees spike in illicit activity during pandemic-racked 2020
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021
- 16:06
Court orders trial to assess whether investor was misled
Investor's sophistication at issue in unregistered trading scheme
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021
- 15:50
Biden picks Chopra, Gensler for financial oversight roles
The choice for SEC chair signals a more activist role after a deregulatory stretch during the Trump administration
- By: The Associated Press
- January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021
- 14:53
Former Wells Fargo exec sanctioned
OCC penalizes ex-general counsel in sales practices scandal
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 13:23
B.C. court approves class action settlement
Deal includes $2.4 million and cooperation with ongoing litigation
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021
- 13:05
IIROC drops rule proposals for identifying non-client accounts
Reforms developed for industry were rejected in a public consultation
- By: James Langton
- January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021
- 15:34
AMF sanctions Desjardins over fund sales practices
The regulator found the firm's compensation structure favoured in-house funds
- By: James Langton
- January 13, 2021 January 13, 2021
- 09:06
No dividend hikes, share buybacks for banks and insurers until lockdowns end: OSFI
Executive pay raises also remain on hold for now
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 14:20
FCA warns on promise of crypto riches
New registration requirements for U.K. crypto firms took effect Jan. 10
- By: James Langton
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 13:01
OSFI embarks on climate risk consultation
Regulator ponders action to bolster industry's readiness to face warming world
- By: James Langton
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 12:20
Deutsche Bank pays US$130M to settle U.S. charges
The DoJ and SEC settle with the bank for violations arising from separate bribery, fraud schemes
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 16:57
MX extends pandemic relief to summer
Firms can continue to use alternative compliance approaches
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 14:48