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Hedge fund fraudster sentenced in absentia

OSC to seek warrant for Yonge Street Capital LLC co-founder

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Global banking regulators grapple with tech dependence

Proposed principles aim to address growth of outsourcing, fintech

Federal Reserve

Inflation has ‘eased notably,’ Fed’s Powell tells Congress

Investors have put the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September at about 76%, according to CME FedWatch

BCSC hands out first sanction under new enforcement tool

Firm fined $12,000 for violations involving insurance requirements

ESMA consults on fund liquidity tool reforms

European regulators aim to curb vulnerabilities revealed by March 2020 market stress

Rep refused registration for concealing criminal charge

Failing to reveal impaired driving incident leads to denial

Court shuts down privacy challenge in BCSC case

Former rep's objection to regulator's investigative powers stayed

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OSFI delays Basel capital rule change

Decision follows similar delays by regulators in Europe, U.S.

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CIRO debuts new proficiency regime rules

SRO drops firm sponsorship requirement, among other changes

B.C. court certifies ‘sham’ consultant class action

BCSC previously sanctioned participants in private placement scheme

Crypto money

ESMA adds detail to crypto rules

Report from EU regulator finalizes technical standards to enhance transparency for investors, improve clarity for industry

Hands in the air for questions

Dealers question lack of cost savings under CIRO’s proposed fee model

Consultation highlights industry concerns

B.C. court rejects ‘unusual’ class action shift

Toronto-based fund loses bid to transfer case to Ontario

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CSA to complete ETF review this fall

Regulatory review comes as ETFs hold a growing share of the investment fund market

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Tribunal sanctions pair in novel insider trading case

Penalties send important message to Street about risks of selective disclosure, tribunal says

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Basel Committee approves banks’ crypto disclosure, capital regime

Standards to be published later this month and take effect in 2026

Post-crisis reforms working, FSB finds

Measures to address securitization market failures reduced risk without curbing lending

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BCSC, fund manager settle compliance issue case

Firm resolved allegations of KYC, suitability, conflict failures

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Crypto bank sanctioned for alleged oversight failures

SEC, Fed penalize FTX's bank, Silvergate, executives

Sustainable investing

Nature risk disclosure on the rise

As pledges to adopt recommendations climb, taskforce issues implementation guidance

Businessman talking with financial advisor in bank

Advisor usage declines, CSA survey finds

Investors enjoy DIY investing, relying more on social media for information

Investors recoup a bit from B.C. securities fraud

Victims set to recover $2.1 million — a small fraction of their losses

Solar system

Firms’ AI adoption poses compliance challenges: FINRA

U.S. SRO highlights regulatory implications

Judge looks at papers

U.S. Supreme Court curbs SEC authority

Fund manager denied right to a jury trial by internal tribunal, majority says

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Advisor incorporation among CIRO’s priorities for 2025

SRO integration and investor protection also on the agenda