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Bridging managed funds as one big pool, court filings allege

Receiver argues that institutional investors' consolidation motion is premature

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Whistleblower gets US$279 million for SEC tip

Record-setting payout follows tip that caused regulator to widen ongoing investigation, prompted action from a second federal agency

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FSRA revises proposed fee rule

Some fees reduced to reflect existing OSC oversight of new SRO

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Biodiversity may be next for ISSB

Standards setter seeks input on what to tackle after climate reporting

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As LIBOR ends, regulators cut firms some slack

ASC, OSC give firms deadline extension on derivatives data reporting

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SEC steps up disclosure demands on hedge, PE funds

Rules aim to enhance systemic risk oversight and investor protection

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SEC boosts companies’ buyback disclosure demands

Investors to get more detailed disclosure of issuers' repurchase activity

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Institutions seek $35 million back from Bridging fund

Investors argue it would be unfair for them to subsidize other victims

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FCA relaxes rules to rejuvenate listings

U.K. regulator curbs investor protections to attract issuers, placate bankers

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Cease-trade orders need expiry dates, tribunal rules

OSC sought to extend order until enforcement proceedings complete

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Brokerage sector bad boys flagged by FINRA

Firms with history of misconduct identified on BrokerCheck system

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Life agents falling short, FSRA finds

Almost half of high-risk agent reviews found best-practice failures

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FDIC recommends overhauling U.S. insurance deposit system

The proposal appears to acknowledge the FDIC is looking for ways to calm depositors and markets

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Fed is set to raise rates yet again. Then what?

Officials want to see inflation decline consistently before considering major policy shifts

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SPAC fraudsman gets three years in jail

Former CFO embezzled US$5 million to trade meme stocks, crypto

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CFTC fraud case results in record penalty

U.S. court orders US$3.4 billion in penalties and restitution in global forex fraud

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BCSC to start handing out tickets

Regulator will issue penalties, without hearings, for minor rule violations

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Priority, distribution issues dog Bridging proceeding

Institutional investors seek distribution from failed fund manager

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Petition calls for tax deadline extension amid federal worker strike

The CRA says tax returns filed digitally will largely be processed automatically ``without delay"

CORRA takes the lead in derivatives

Adoption of the new financial benchmark well underway

Regulators rethink just who is systemic

Hedge funds, asset managers and even crypto firms face increased oversight, Fitch says

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Accelerating work on sustainability standards

Consultation on new assurance standards to start in summer and be ready for 2024

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CIRO it is: SRO members approve new name

Firms will have until Dec. 31, 2024, to adopt the name and logo on required disclosures

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OSFI enhances outsourcing oversight expectations

Regulator's new guidance to take effect in May 2024

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SRO proposes T+1 rule changes

Changes to dealer rules, trading rules aim to facilitate shorter settlement cycle