Industry falling short on CFR compliance: CSA, CIRO
Review documents failings in meeting KYC, KYP, suitability requirements
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U.S. charges Canadian in alleged crypto Ponzi scheme
SEC, DoJ allege that scheme started on social media
Crypto platform facilitated criminal activity: DoJ
Platform didn't collect KYC data, apply money laundering rules
Stock markets rise after key interest rate decisions from the BoC, U.S. Fed
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 246.48 points
Wealth management, AI and defence are sectors to watch in 2026 deal flow
According to PwC, 642 deals worth $138.8 billion were signed in Q3
- By: Kevin Press
Canadians continue to shun U.S. travel: Statistics Canada
Trips to U.S. remain low, while other foreign travel rises
- By: James Langton
Basel Committee beefs up outsourcing principles
Regulators tackle increased digitalization of finance, reliance on tech
Bank of Canada leaves key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%
The central bank lowered its key interest rate by one percentage point this year
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions
The Fed may hold off on cutting rates, at least in January: Powell
Equities to stay positive in 2026, but risks lurking
Canadian stocks forecast to outperform U.S.; investors to diversify
- By: James Langton
Speeding dispute resolution for older, ill investors
FINRA to accelerate arbitration process for vulnerable clients
- By: James Langton
FCA consults on fund liquidity reforms
U.K. the latest to tackle concerns about liquidity risk management
- By: James Langton
IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion
This week, Beijing reported that its trade surplus for 2025 had already exceeded a record $1T
Crypto hype a growing risk for banks: Fitch
Despite U.S. government enthusiasm, crypto rise threatens financial system
- By: James Langton
SEC supports lifting constraints on equity research
"Dot-com" era conflict restrictions no longer needed, regulator agrees
- By: James Langton
Big banks well positioned for looming headwinds: Fitch
Strong 2025 has banks poised to face trade, economic challenges
- By: James Langton
Global housing prices to rise in 2026: Fitch
Ongoing supply constraints support prices, even as demand softens
- By: James Langton
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