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ESMA takes aim at best execution

Consultation aims to clarify and improve compliance with trading rules

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CIRO enforcement activity down in fiscal 2024

Self-regulatory organization reported year-over-year decline in decisions and sanctions

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FCA reviews role of Big Tech in payments

Consultation to review consumer protection, competition, systemic risk concerns

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EU banks to face regulatory action on climate: DBRS

Regulators expected to get tough on non-compliance with climate-related obligations

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The Fed is more confident inflation is slowing to its target: Powell

Powell declined to provide any hints of when the first rate cut would occur

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A rocky road ahead for U.S. regulators

Recent SCOTUS rulings curbing agencies' power has financial industry implications: Moody's

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Europe consults on crypto classification

Consultation seeks common approach to applying new crypto rules

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SCC denies appeal of life policy ruling

Lower court ruled widow entitled to cancel policy switch, collect $1.3M payout

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OSC seeks more money for harmed investors

Regulator proposes new regime to pay out disgorged funds to victims of misconduct

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FCA welcomes added risk in listing regime overhaul

Reforms streamline listing rules, reduce shareholder votes

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U.S. regulators sanction Citi for ongoing compliance issues

Fed, OCC say bank hasn't made enough progress at improving controls

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ESMA seeks reforms to trading rules

Proposals include circuit breaker requirements, standards for trade reporting

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U.S. job market is cooling, Fed’s Powell stresses

The Fed likely won’t wait until inflation reaches its 2% target before cutting rates, Powell tells House panel

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TD Bank ordered to identify whistleblower

Court rejects confidentiality in alleged wrongful dismissal case

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Hedge fund fraudster sentenced in absentia

OSC to seek warrant for Yonge Street Capital LLC co-founder

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Global banking regulators grapple with tech dependence

Proposed principles aim to address growth of outsourcing, fintech

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Inflation has ‘eased notably,’ Fed’s Powell tells Congress

Investors have put the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September at about 76%, according to CME FedWatch

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BCSC hands out first sanction under new enforcement tool

Firm fined $12,000 for violations involving insurance requirements

ESMA consults on fund liquidity tool reforms

European regulators aim to curb vulnerabilities revealed by March 2020 market stress

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Rep refused registration for concealing criminal charge

Failing to reveal impaired driving incident leads to denial

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Court shuts down privacy challenge in BCSC case

Former rep's objection to regulator's investigative powers stayed

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OSFI delays Basel capital rule change

Decision follows similar delays by regulators in Europe, U.S.

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CIRO debuts new proficiency regime rules

SRO drops firm sponsorship requirement, among other changes

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B.C. court certifies ‘sham’ consultant class action

BCSC previously sanctioned participants in private placement scheme

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ESMA adds detail to crypto rules

Report from EU regulator finalizes technical standards to enhance transparency for investors, improve clarity for industry