FINRA sets 2014 regulatory and exam priorities
Concerns about suitability top the list
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2014 December 19, 2017
- 14:00
Concerns about suitability top the list
The $750,000 administrative penalty levied against Sandy Winick is $500,000 less than the penalty sought by OSC staff
Changes intended to further integrate risk-based methodology
CARDS program will help protect investors from sales practice misconduct
Exempt market securities misrepresented as a prudent investment
Advance fee scheme nets $100,000 penalty
U.S. regulator looking to update rules that dictate what a company must disclose in its filings
The total capital impact of the new rules will increase the minimum capital test ratio by four percentage points
Commission will hold its own sanctions hearing
Council committed to ongoing reform of securities regulation
Silvercorp Metals shares fell 20% after negative report appeared on financial blog
Requirements follow global efforts to improve transparency in OTC derivatives markets
Exempt market dealers and portfolio managers will now be required to use OBSI’s dispute resolution service
Consumers warned of risks when buying, holding, or trading, virtual currencies, such as Bitcoins
Ruling confirms that illegal trading in contracts for difference constitutes market abuse, FCA says
Blackwood & Rose solicited U.S. residents to buy securities in several companies
OSC dismisses $7.4 million disgorgement order against Medra Corp.
Report says regulators need to take action on issues such as mutual fund fees
CPSS-IOSCO principles are intended to enhance the safety and efficiency in clearing, settlement and recording arrangements
Basel Committee progress report notes that many G-SIBs are facing difficulties implementing new principles
The SEC collected a record US$3.4 billion in penalties and other sanctions
Investor Issues Committee to advise U.S. regulator on issues that significantly impact both retail and institutional investors
Convicted fraudster ordered to pay $1 million penalty
The weight this evidence will receive in a hearing will be determined by an OSC panel