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Large dealers embrace remote exams: FINRA

Organization launches pilot program to allow remote supervision

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Fund dealer complaints drop, bank gripes up: OBSI

Fraud claims pass suitability issues among investment cases

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Global financial stability risks remain, FSB warns

The group called for action on shadow banking reforms in letter to G20

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Much work to be done, CSA year in review shows

Ongoing regulatory initiatives include binding authority at OBSI, climate-related disclosures, misleading titles, mutual fund sales practices and more

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OBSI seeks pair of new directors

With reforms pending, the organization will search for new consumer, industry board reps

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China moves to pep up its slowing economy

The country released a 50-page roadmap and cut key interest rates Monday

Outage validates regulators’ outsourcing worries

FSB, Basel Committee have long warned of tech risk in financial sector

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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