Pandemic no excuse for weaker investor protection: NASAA
State regulators warn against attempts to deregulate in response to Covid-19
- By: James Langton
- May 26, 2020 May 26, 2020
- 15:55
State regulators warn against attempts to deregulate in response to Covid-19
Global financial system has weathered Covid-19, but risks remain
Regulator cautions against shopping for investments online
European Banking Authority sees banks capable of absorbing pandemic fallout
Returns that would have been due in June, July or August can be filed by Sept. 1
Police suspect there were more victims in a scheme that promised class action payouts
The agency reported an increase in consumer complaints as markets were roiled by Covid-19
Investors are venturing into commodity funds amid volatile markets, regulators report
Dealer firm consents to suspension by industry SRO
The regulator has banned a rep who forged a passing grade after thrice failing a proficiency course
CSA suggests investors turn to industry for assistance
Regulators provide further extensions on filing deadlines
June conference postponed due to Covid-19
Court ordered firm's windup, E&Y appointed liquidator
Accused fled to Canada in 2017 to escape U.S. justice
Three former KPMG partners suspended for sharing answers to firm's exams
Various European markets scrap short-selling restrictions prompted by Covid-19
A pair of investors lost more than $500K
Almost half of the proceedings launched by the MFDA in 2019 involved allegations of pre-signed forms
Individuals were sanctioned a similar amount
The former rep, who was banned for his failure to cooperate with an investigation, was also fined $75,000
Enforcement also included penalties and costs totalling $72,500
FCA pushes firms to maintain complaint resolution standards
The transfer of oversight took effect May 1
Companies have until Dec. 31 to file executive compensation disclosure, meet shareholder requests