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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

Federal Reserve

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

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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

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ESMA adds detail to crypto rules

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

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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