IIROC sees increase in “inappropriate leveraging strategies”
Draft guidance suggests best practices to help dealers to properly supervise client accounts that employ a strategy of borrowing to invest
- By: James Langton
- July 5, 2012 July 5, 2012
- 07:30
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OSFI proposes changes to regulatory capital for P&C insurers
The purpose of the capital definition review is to ensure that the capital remains sufficient to absorb losses in periods of stress
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 17:00
More funding for FAIR Canada
IIROC to contribute $700,000 to investor advocacy group
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 15:45
Australia, New Zealand agree on financial advisor qualifications
Mutual recognition of advisors will take effect July 6
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 15:00
OSC issues warning on MI Capital, One Capital
Firms appear to be targeting investors across Canada
- By: IE Staff
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 14:00
OTC company and directors broke securities laws, says BCSC panel
News releases falsely stated the value of Brookmount Explorations’ principal mining property
- By: IE Staff
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 13:30
Competition Bureau won’t challenge Maple TMX deal
Orders set by the OSC have largely satisfied the Bureau’s concerns
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 11:40
IOSCO meeting focuses on securitization report
Global securities regulators held a meeting earlier this week to discuss issues surrounding the need to both, revive the securitization market, and enhance oversight of…
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 09:20
Dealers can distribute research reports issued by British firms: IIROC
Reports prepared under FSA authority must disclose difference in ownership threshold requirements
- By: James Langton
- July 4, 2012 July 4, 2012
- 09:00
UK mulls criminal sanctions for bank misconduct
The British government is considering tougher sanctions against those who seriously mismanage banks, including the introduction of a new criminal offence. The UK Treasury said…
- By: James Langton
- July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012
- 15:20
FSCO to meet international standards for regulators
Final 2012 statement of priorities includes pledge to implement IAIS core principles
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- July 3, 2012 January 21, 2018
- 14:50
FINRA launches pilot program for large arbitration cases
Faced with a growing number of large arbitration cases, U.S. regulators are launching a pilot program that allows adversaries in such cases to customize the…
- By: James Langton
- July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012
- 14:00
Quebec complaint handling deadline nears
Firms that fail to complay may face fines, AMF says
- By: James Langton
- July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012
- 13:00
OSC offers new funding to FAIR Canada
Money from sanctions to promote investor protection
- By: James Langton
- July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012
- 12:00
Madoff brother pleads guilty in Ponzi case
Peter Madoff faces 10 years in prison
- By: James Langton
- June 29, 2012 June 29, 2012
- 14:40
Domestic banks to face tougher rules in Basel plan
Proposed rules extend regime for global systemic banks
- By: James Langton
- June 29, 2012 June 29, 2012
- 11:35
ASC warns public about Bforex
BVI forex company not registered, regulator says
- By: IE Staff
- June 29, 2012 June 29, 2012
- 11:10
FSA reaches settlement with four UK banks on rate hedging
Banks agree to customer redress for poor sales practices in the sale of interest rate hedging products to SMEs
- June 29, 2012 June 29, 2012
- 08:20
OSC pledges to compensate wronged investors
Investor compensation added to the regulator’s statement of priorities
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 14:50
OSC to give firms reasons for registration rejections
Reasons given to individuals will now be shared with firms
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 14:40
CSA unveils framework to manage electronic trading risks
Propose rule aims to address specific risks that may arise from electronic trading
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 12:15
ESMA to consult on hedge fund remuneration
Guidance is being developed in response to new rules for alternative investment managers
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 11:00
Basel calls for stronger internal audit strategies for banks
The revised guidance reflects lessons learned from the financial crisis
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 09:00
FSA eyes ban on “platform” commissions
FSA is proposing a ban on all payments from product providers to platforms
- By: James Langton
- June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012
- 07:00
SEC settlements with individuals rise in 2012
The increase in total settlements is entirely due to the rise in settlements with individuals
- By: James Langton
- June 27, 2012 June 27, 2012
- 15:30