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FSRA to leave limits on life sector incentives

Amid concerns about consumer harm, the regulator has backed away from a plan to allow incentives

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Paying cash for enforcement tips is a success: OSC

The regulator's whistleblower program has generated hundreds of tips and paid out millions in rewards

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Regulators plead for more clarity on crypto rules

A pair of SEC commissioners criticized the lack of guidance regarding the regulator's approach to digital assets

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SEC sanctions players in SPAC deal

The regulator alleged that investors were misled by a shell company and its acquisition target

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Pension giant settles with SEC, New York AG

The firm pushed advisors to recommend higher-cost managed accounts to clients

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Pandemic exposed cracks in global financial system

Further reforms may be needed to address vulnerabilities revealed under extreme market stress

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There’s still no such thing as a free lunch, regulators warn

Zero-commission trading isn't free, it comes with hidden costs, ESMA says

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Rep sanctioned over needless DSC sale

A client eligible for no-loads funds was instead sold a DSC fund to boost the rep's compensation

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Ex-Bridging Finance CEO seeks to upend OSC investigation

David Sharpe alleges the regulator improperly disclosed evidence obtained in compelled testimony

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B.C. to launch single regulator for financial sector on Aug. 1

Real estate regulators to be rolled into BCFSA

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TheBull sold inside info on the dark web, U.S. authorities allege

Man charged for allegedly selling brokerage data, unreleased earnings info in shadowy online markets

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Trio traded ahead of a company’s pivot to blockchain, SEC alleges

The regulator says insider trading was conducted before Long Island Iced Tea Co.'s conversion to a crypto company

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FINRA seeks insight on brokers’ crypto dealings

Firms are being asked to keep the SRO informed of plans involving digital assets

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Cooperation needed for cross-border CBDCs

Central bank crypto offers a fresh start on designing efficient payments systems

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OSC levels fraud charges against pot company CEO

The regulator alleges investor funds were diverted for personal use

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Proposed investor settlement reached in PACE case

The proposed $40-million deal requires approval at a July 30 court hearing

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Crypto fraudsman gets U.S. jail time

Online scheme took over US$16 million from investors in 45 countries

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OSC settles with offshore CFD platform

After a warning from regulators in Australia, the platform allegedly shifted investors to its Cayman Islands affiliate

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IIROC fines former advisor $150K for excessive trading, client borrowing

Misguided faith in tactical trading strategy led to the violations

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Fund rep sanctioned over fake account scheme

The former mutual fund representative opened fake accounts to score new client bonuses from TD Bank

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Regulators get serious about financial sector diversity

The CSA will hold consultations on enhancing diversity while the U.K. considers targets, pay links and enforcement

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Addressing climate risks in the financial sector requires coordinated effort: FSB

The global policy group is calling for greater coordination to enhance environmental risk disclosure

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Pay equity law to come into effect Aug. 31

The legislation is meant to help women get fair compensation from federally regulated employers

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When Covid-19 hit, the Basel III reforms paid off

Measures to boost banks' capital levels helped cushion the fallout from the pandemic

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As fund firms give themselves top marks, regulators cringe

An FCA review has found fund managers' self-assessments are sadly lacking