FCA finds crypto buyers are clueless but largely harmless
The U.K. regulator publishes its first-ever research on consumer attitudes to cryptoassets
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 11:35
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Global banking regulators name a new boss
The new chairman starts a three-year term
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:27
U.S. DoJ settles accounting, securities fraud charges with firm
The company will pay US$28 million as part of a non-prosecution agreement
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 16:55
NASAA calls on Congress to put retail investors first
The group also called for fintech regulation
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 13:21
BCSC warns of investment fraud blind spots
Fewer than half of Canadians recognize all the warning signs, a survey says
- By: IE Staff
- March 5, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:43
B.C. boosting ability to seize proceeds of crime
Proposals would make it easier to track funds before they're sent offshore
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:20
MFDA warns dealers about conflicts created by fundco promos
A review of dealers' policies on promotional incentives reveals gaps and shortcomings
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 13:23
FINRA sanctions firm for failing to supervise short selling
Firm fined US$2 million
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:52
Regulators issue guidance on final adoption of margin rules for derivatives markets
Implementation to take place through to 2020
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:21
CFTC pays millions to tipster for number crunching that led to enforcement action
Reward is more than US$2 million
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 16:11
OSC announces hearings, internal work at cutting red tape
Major industry groups, SROs and investor advocates are expected to participate in the roundtable
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:39
B.C. man gets three months in jail for violating securities ban
He'll serve the sentence consecutively with a three-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud charges
- By: IE Staff
- March 4, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:02
OSC urged to cut regulatory burdens, not investor protections
Initial feedback to proposals generally positive
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 12:29
SIFMA opposes state fiduciary standards
U.S. securities industry lobbyists say developing standards at the state level will result in conflicting requirements
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:42
MSC warns investors about sketchy trading platform
The Manitoba regulator says a Bulgaria-based company is promising guaranteed returns
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:37
Two new members for ASC
Each will serve three-year terms
- By: IE Staff
- March 1, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 13:04
OSFI warns of phony regulator scam
The federal regulator says it's aware of attempts to obtain personal information under false pretenses
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:40
Basel Committee to issue guidance on crypto
Cites high risks with the assets
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 12:43
FCA calls on asset managers to improve cost disclosure
Asset managers may be communicating with customers in a manner that is "unfair, unclear or misleading," report says
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:26
Elder financial abuse is growing rapidly, U.S. consumer agency warns
A report finds that suspected exploitation quadrupled between 2013 and 2017
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 16:31
OSC appoints two new commissioners
Heather Zordel and Mary Anne De Monte-Whelan will each serve a two-year term
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 14:23
USMCA trade deal in the spotlight at NASAA’s spring conference
Policy conference will be May 20
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 11:38
Tipsters collect $7.5 million in first-ever payouts under OSC bounty program
The rewards were for three separate cases
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:58
Bank of Canada unveils benchmark reform proposals
A consultation paper proposes changes to the risk-free overnight rate, known as CORRA
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 15:53
MFDA restocking policy committee
The organization is accepting applications until March 22
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 10:07