The goal is to enhance investors’ knowledge of both options and futures
Between US$500 million and US$600 million will be returned to the MF Global estate
Study follows other efforts to enhance customer protections after the collapse of MF Global and Peregrine Financial
Public online access to futures firms’ financial information
IIROC advises clients to check for any discrepancies
IIROC suspends Peregrine Canada after its U.S. parent fails
Suspension follows bankruptcy of U.S. parent company
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) will hold an expedited hearing to consider suspending Peregrine Financial Group Canada, Inc. after the company’s U.S. parent fell into bankruptcy amid allegations of fraud last week. IIROC said Wednesday that it will hold a hearing Thursday morning, where IIROC staff will be seeking an order for, […]
In the wake of the failure of Peregrine Financial Group Inc. amid allegations that it misappropriated customer funds, a committee of futures industry regulators announced steps to ensure client assets are protected. A special committee of representatives from the futures industry’s self-regulatory organizations (SROs) is proposing additional measures designed to strengthen safeguards for customer segregated […]
Audit uncovers US$220 million shortfall at futures brokerage; Canadian clients do not appear to be affected