Hampton CEO fined $20,000 for recordkeeping violations
IIROC panel dismisses allegations of “conduct unbecoming”
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 14:15
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Oppenheimer to pay US$2.8 million to settle SEC charges
Regulator says firm issued misleading quarterly reports and marketing materials for private equity fund
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 13:30
Fund salesperson fined $25,000 for conflicts of interest
MFDA panel finds Ontario fund rep failed to observe high standards of ethics
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 10:45
MFDA reschedules Yoannou hearing
Former advisor sentenced to six years in prison for fraud
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 09:20
IIROC encourages investors to conduct “due diligence”
Regulator wants to raise awareness of AdvisorReport during Fraud Prevention Month
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 09:15
German hedge fund manager facing U.S. fraud charges
Florian Homm arrested in Italy
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2013 March 11, 2013
- 09:00
SEC proposes rules to improve market infrastructure
Proposed rules would replace voluntary compliance program with enforceable rules surrounding technology systems
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2013 March 8, 2013
- 11:25
Court to hear appeal of BCSC asset freeze order
Regulator issued temporary freeze as it investigated alleged Ponzi scheme
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2013 March 8, 2013
- 11:05
Big U.S. banks pass Fed stress tests
Capital improvements ensure banks can continue to lend during economic difficulty
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 18:15
Alberta, Ontario pursue orders against B.C. sanctioned firm
BCSC panel found that JV Raleigh traded without being registered and distributed securities without filing a prospectus
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 16:20
MSC issues warning on forex contracts
Investors trading contracts advised to get expert advice
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2013 March 6, 2013
- 17:00
MFDA compliance sweep turns up deficiencies
Better disclosure needed on proprietary products, suitability, and compensation
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2013 March 6, 2013
- 16:00
Guilty plea in Ponzi scheme nets six-year prison term
Michael Chodorowski ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 6, 2013 March 6, 2013
- 15:25
BCSC settles with mortgage firm over illegal distributions
Symmetry was unaware of its obligation to file exempt distribution reports
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2013 March 6, 2013
- 14:45
OSC bans dentist for role in Ponzi scheme
Regulator not pursuing monetary penalties against Peter Sbaraglia because his companies have been put into receivership
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2013 March 6, 2013
- 09:35
NASAA calls for fiduciary duty
State regulators publish Congressional advocacy agenda
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 18:30
SIFMA supports bonus disclosure proposal
Investors should know up front about any potential conflicts of interest
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 18:00
NSSC settles with Credential
Fund dealer failed to maintain appropriate books and records
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 17:20
Court rules in favour of IIROC costs order
Vitug must pay $80,000 in costs ordered by hearing panel
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 16:50
Registration check the first step to prevent fraud
CSA urges investors to participate in Check Registration Day on March 26
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 12:10
SEC issues warning on custody deficiencies
Compliance exams reveal custody-related issues in about one-third of firms
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
- 16:40
Manulife AM fined by Hong Kong regulator
Securities and Futures Commission says inadequate controls may have compromised investor suitability
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
- 14:40
IOSCO eyes liquidity risk management of investment funds
New principles are intended to be a practical guide for regulators and the industry
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
- 13:15
FSA mulls efforts to increase transparency
Increased disclosure would improve regulatory accountability and help consumers make more informed decisions
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
- 10:00
SEC to study standards of conduct for advisors
Regulator seeking public input on benefits and costs
- March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013
- 16:10