G20 financial regulatory reforms uneven: FSB
Reforms to bank capital and liquidity are ahead of schedule, whereas reforms to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets are falling behind
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 15:15
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NASAA cautions investors about “the next big thing”
Regulators shine spotlight on marijuana-related investments, binary options and Digital Currency
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:40
FSB proposes creation of disclosure task force on climate-related risks
Financial institutions could be encouraged to disclose their exposures to climate risks and their efforts to manage those exposures
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 11:50
IIROC seeks to suspend two brokers
Paul Azeff and Korin Bobrow are still serving clients pending their appeal of an OSC ban
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 11:15
FSB issues TLAC requirements for “too big to fail” banks
The requirements aim to ensure that G-SIBs have sufficient loss-absorbing and recapitalization capacity to allow for an orderly resolution if they were to fail
- By: James Langton
- November 9, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 10:20
OSC to consider Quadrus settlement
Quadrus self-reported that its funds indirectly overcharged certain clients
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 16:15
IOSCO addresses audit firm transparency
New report includes a guide for audit firm transparency reporting
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 15:10
FATF outlines best practices for non-profits
Certain non-profits, such as charities, non-profits tmay be particularly vulnerable to money laundering abuse
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 14:55
CTFC imposes record penalties in fiscal 2015
The U.S. derivatives regulator collected more than US$2.8 billion in penalties
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:10
SEC awards whistleblower more than US$325,000
The award could have been higher had the whistleblower not hesitated
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 15:30
OSC seeks comment on proposed changes to trade repositories rule
The goal is to increase transparency and efficiency in the OTC derivatives market while aiming to preserve the anonymity of counterparties
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 14:20
IIROC proposes amendments to membership disclosure rules
The new proposals would require dealers to include the IIROC logo on all client account statements
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:40
Provinces publish crowdfunding exemption
New regime will expand ways for small companies to raise capital from a large number of investors online
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 12:30
Ontario regulators should be merged: report
The expert panel reviewing the mandates of FSCO and DICO recommends the two organizations be replaced by a new Financial Services Regulatory Authority
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2015 December 12, 2018
- 11:40
Deutsche Bank to pay US$258 million for violating U.S. sanctions
Bank to fire six in settlement with U.S. regulations
- By: The Associated Press
- November 4, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 14:20
Advisor fined, prohibited from “securities-related business” for three years
MFDA sanctions against Ed Rempel relate to a complaint over leveraged investing
- By: Tessie Sanci
- November 4, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:00
Ontario appeal court refuses to hear Alboini penalty appeal
IIROC ordered sanctions against Northern Securites and its CEO in 2012
- By: James Langton
- November 4, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 12:45
Cyber extortion attempts against financial firms are on the rise
Firms should have effective business continuity plans to respond to this type of cyber attack
- By: James Langton
- November 4, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 09:50
Client’s personality plays a role in investment process
New BCSC study finds that advisors have a role in encouraging good investment behaviour among their clients
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 3, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 17:15
FSB updates list of banks “too big to fail”
Global regulators launch new measures to promote resolvability, including effective cross-border resolution
- By: James Langton
- November 3, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 11:20
MFDA IPC pays out $7 million in WHS claims
The contingency fund for the Canadian mutual fund dealer industry is aiming to boost its reserves to $50 million over the next several years
- By: James Langton
- November 3, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 10:55
ASC proposes changes to fee schedule
Annual fees would rise for registered firms and reps
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 14:45
Directors suggest ways to improve OSFI’s effectiveness
Regulator should refrain from always being among the first to adopt new international regulatory standards
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 14:30
PIABA sounds alarm over merging arbitration arm back into FINRA
Proposed rule change would be a huge step backward, says PIABA president
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:00
FINRA chief to retire next year
Rick Ketchum’s stewardship of the U.S. self-regulatory organization began in the aftermath of the financial crisis
- By: James Langton
- October 30, 2015 December 19, 2017
- 13:15