BCSC previously sanctioned participants in private placement scheme
Fund's strategy included working with publishers of bearish articles
Prospectus filings decline, exempt offerings up in 2023, AMF reports
Regulator adopts new exemptions designed to help startups raise capital
The regulator also wants to toughen enforcement and see better advice given at banks
Misrepresentation allegations against pharma company and CEO dismissed
After pilot program, ASC, FCAA maintain exemption based on financial knowledge
Abusive scheme exploited consultant exemption, regulator alleged
Regulators say company issued misleading news ahead of private placements
Bulk of funds issuers raised went to consultants that quickly dumped shares