FINTRAC ramps up financial intelligence
Detection and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist activity financing strengthens Canada’s security
- By: Megan Harman
- December 4, 2008 December 4, 2008
- 14:45
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SEC stresses importance of compliance programs
Letter warns CEO not to neglect responsibilities
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008
- 16:10
Ontario seeks input on regulations for locked-in accounts
Comments due Feb. 13, 2009
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008
- 13:30
Basel Committee reports on ongoing efforts to improve quality of bank audits
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision released a paper Tuesday that details the importance of audit quality in banks, particularly due to an increased reliance…
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008
- 12:50
Fed extending liquidity measures
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced Tuesday that it is extending several of its new liquidity initiatives through the spring.Three of the Fed’s new liquidity…
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2008 December 2, 2008
- 12:40
NY Fed begins search for Geithner’s replacement
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s board of directors has begun its search for a new chief.The board announced that it has created a…
- By: James Langton
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 16:10
Investment firm fined for breaching BCSC cease trade order
Jones, Gable to pay $2,000
- By: IE Staff
- December 1, 2008 December 1, 2008
- 09:50
OSC issues guidelines for executive director’s settlements
Settlements provide an opportunity for early resolution of matters before the formal commencement of proceedings
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008
- 16:33
Regulators approve changes to MFDA by-laws
Amendments remove the definition of “public director”
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008
- 16:10
Alberta, B.C. release “landmark review” of pension standards
Report recommends provinces adopt identical pension legislation
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008
- 15:30
IIROC fines former Calgary broker $100,000
Boswell handed permanent ban
- By: IE Staff
- November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008
- 14:50
CSA extends comment period on ABCP consultation paper
New deadline is Feb. 16
- By: James Langton
- November 30, 2008 November 30, 2008
- 11:50
Flaherty defends balanced budget
Government will introduce additional economic simulus if necessary, finance minister says
- By: Megan Harman
- November 28, 2008 November 28, 2008
- 15:15
Government fast tracks RRIF relief measure
Ottawa reducing the required minimum withdrawal amount for RRIFs by 25% for 2008
- By: IE Staff
- November 28, 2008 November 28, 2008
- 14:15
Basel Committee issues fair-value guidance
Guidance is part of a broader effort to strengthen firm-wide risk management practices
- By: James Langton
- November 28, 2008 November 28, 2008
- 10:45
Flaherty unveils spending cuts and aid to investors and businesses
Lack of stimulus measures criticized
- By: Megan Harman
- November 27, 2008 November 27, 2008
- 17:50
Regulator has room for improvement, life insurers say
OSFI survey finds areas of weakness
- By: James Langton
- November 27, 2008 November 27, 2008
- 15:55
Fed measure to help private sector borrowing crucial to economic recovery
The latest initiative from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board, which targets private sector borrowing costs, should help alleviate the credit crunch, BCA Research says.Earlier this…
- By: James Langton
- November 27, 2008 November 27, 2008
- 15:25
IOSCO task forces to tackle market abuses
Regulators focus on abusive short selling
- By: James Langton
- November 25, 2008 November 25, 2008
- 15:15
U.S. Treasury, Fed move to boost lending
New facility targets consumer lending
- By: James Langton
- November 25, 2008 November 25, 2008
- 09:40
U.S. Treasury extends aid program for money market funds
The U.S. Treasury Department announced an extension of its guarantee program for money market funds until April 30, 2009. All money market funds that currently…
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008
- 17:10
Ottawa seeks input on domestic debt program
Comments due Dec. 19
- By: James Langton
- November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008
- 16:40
Quebec broker fined $270,847 for tax evasion
Cyr found guilty of tax fraud
- By: IE Staff
- November 24, 2008 November 24, 2008
- 12:45
Regulators approve amendments to eliminate IIROC internal appeal panels
Regulators approve amendments to eliminate IIROC internal appeal panels
- By: James Langton
- November 23, 2008 November 23, 2008
- 15:30