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MX sanctions Citi for reporting violations

Weaknesses in position reporting uncovered in compliance review

New account schemers plead guilty

Short-term cash advances exploited in market manipulation

Ontario proposes new pension solvency test

Finance seeks funding test for plans that have been exempt

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Greenwashing, greenhushing and greenwishing: The new sustainable finance lingo

Here’s what the terms mean and how some suggest putting an end to these practices

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Tipster settles for US$37-million whistleblower award

Tip helped, but SEC rules that compliance staff sparked investigation

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LLQP exam fees going up next month in Ontario

FSRA says higher fees due to rising technology, business costs

Court upholds BCSC’s power to compel

Constitutionality of regulator's investigative tools upheld on appeal

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For U.S. regulators, the devil is in the data

Agencies adopt standards to address bias, conflicts in valuation models

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Global banks face crypto disclosure rules

Basel Committee's requirements to take effect in 2026

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FSB targets cross-border payments regulation

Proposals seek to combat regulatory arbitrage, level playing field

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Basel Committee tweaks rate shock rules

Regulators recalibrate for zero-rate environments

ESMA takes aim at best execution

Consultation aims to clarify and improve compliance with trading rules

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CIRO enforcement activity down in fiscal 2024

Self-regulatory organization reported year-over-year decline in decisions and sanctions

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FCA reviews role of Big Tech in payments

Consultation to review consumer protection, competition, systemic risk concerns

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EU banks to face regulatory action on climate: DBRS

Regulators expected to get tough on non-compliance with climate-related obligations

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The Fed is more confident inflation is slowing to its target: Powell

Powell declined to provide any hints of when the first rate cut would occur

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A rocky road ahead for U.S. regulators

Recent SCOTUS rulings curbing agencies' power has financial industry implications: Moody's

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Europe consults on crypto classification

Consultation seeks common approach to applying new crypto rules

SCC denies appeal of life policy ruling

Lower court ruled widow entitled to cancel policy switch, collect $1.3M payout

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OSC seeks more money for harmed investors

Regulator proposes new regime to pay out disgorged funds to victims of misconduct

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FCA welcomes added risk in listing regime overhaul

Reforms streamline listing rules, reduce shareholder votes

U.S. regulators sanction Citi for ongoing compliance issues

Fed, OCC say bank hasn't made enough progress at improving controls

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ESMA seeks reforms to trading rules

Proposals include circuit breaker requirements, standards for trade reporting

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U.S. job market is cooling, Fed’s Powell stresses

The Fed likely won’t wait until inflation reaches its 2% target before cutting rates, Powell tells House panel

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TD Bank ordered to identify whistleblower

Court rejects confidentiality in alleged wrongful dismissal case