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BCSC reaches settlement for unregistered trading

Former investment dealer agrees to pay more than $170,000 to regulator

  • By: IE Staff
  • July 13, 2018 July 13, 2018
  • 15:30
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IIROC fines and suspends former Regina advisor

Vulnerable clients of Darryl Joseph Yasinowski suffered significant losses

  • July 13, 2018 July 13, 2018
  • 13:30
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OSC issues investor alert on HQ Broker

Investors approached by the unregistered firm’s representatives are urged to contact the regulator

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IIROC fines dealer for failure to comply with trading supervision obligations

M Partners sanctioned a second time for audit trail deficiencies

  • July 13, 2018 July 13, 2018
  • 11:00
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Millennials face significant obstacles to investing: study

Six principles aim to better engage millennials in investing

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OSC orders executives to pay millions in penalties in Sino-Forest case

The company and several of its top executives defrauded investors and misled investigators in one of Canada’s largest corporate fraud cases

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CSA enhances enforcement efforts

2017/18 report shows how regulators work collaboratively to address violators

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IIROC requests nominations for market rules advisory committee

The MRAC provides advice to IIROC staff about possible changes to trading rules, guidance and other market regulation issues

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MFDA readies second edition of client research project

A mandatory data request to mutual fund dealers will be issued this fall

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MFDA launches outreach program

The self-regulatory organization seeks to increase engagement with mutual fund dealers and investors

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OSFI seeks comment on revisions to CAR guideline

The revised capital adequacy guideline for banks would take effect in Q1 2019

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MFDA bans Ontario fund dealer, two brothers

International Capital Management, John Sanchez and Javier Sanchez admitted to several violations of MFDA rules

Basel Committee revises G-SIB assessment methodology

The changes intro introduce a trading volume indicator for assessing big banks

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OSC stresses support for investor protection

In its annual statement of priorities, regulator reinforces its commitment to CSA’s proposed reforms and bolstering banking ombudsman

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Ontario regulator issues warning to consumers

  • July 5, 2018 July 5, 2018
  • 10:42
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MFDA passes oversight review

CSA says self-regulatory organization meets terms and conditions of its recognition order

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OSC announces continuous disclosure advisory committee members

Committee members include Catherine McCall, the newly named head of the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance

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IOSCO seeks feedback on proposed good practices for commodities storage and delivery

Proposals aim create a framework that provides incentives to firms and regulators to adopt best practices

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MFDA bans former Ontario rep

The former advisor misappropriated client funds and and and created fictitious account statements

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Canada joins international tax-crime fighting group

Tax enforcement authorities in five countries to work together to fight tax crimes, money laundering and cybercrime

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Regulators campaign against cryptocurrency and initial coin offering fraud

CSA report highlights investor education activities

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FCA reveals the fourth round of participants in its regulatory sandbox

The list of successful firms includes Fineqia International

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FSB consults on cyber lexicon

The goal is to establish a set of core terms related to cybersecurity and resilience in the financial sector

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B.C. court approves plan to return US$3.5 million to defrauded investors

The BCSC had sought court approval to appoint a receiver to administer a claims process for funds the regulator had frozen

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CFTC report finds sharp price movements have not increased

Such sharp price movements are “linked to volatility, market fundamentals, and news and data releases”