SRO proposes doubling maximum fines, toughening suspensions
Industry divided on, investor advocates opposed to, reforms
Government endorses OSC's investor protection, capital formation efforts
CSA’s proposal to empower OBSI elicits wave of criticism
Four banks face lawsuits over duplicate NSF fees
CIRO firms exempt from new standards for Quebec financial firms
Changes come in the wake of independent review of SRO's arbitration program
Firms use forced arbitration to discourage clients from pursuing complaints
Proposals seek to eliminate lowball settlements
Regulators propose long-awaited reforms to enhance industry dispute-resolution system