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SEC sanctions systematic audit firm failures

Firm allegedly recycled audit papers, routinely failed to meet standards

Misleading disclosure wasn’t material, BCSC panel finds

Misrepresentation allegations against pharma company and CEO dismissed

Judge makes ruling

Delay for OSC’s Bridging hearing denied

Tribunal refused to pause its proceedings while lawyers try to get paid

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Binance founder sentenced to 4 months

Changpeng Zhao jailed for allowing rampant money laundering on the platform

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TD takes US$450M provision related to anti-money laundering inquiry

Bank's chief executive acknowledged that the investigation has weighed on TD's share price

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Helping investors make use of climate disclosures

ISSB releases taxonomy that aids analysis of new sustainability standards

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Market correction risks elevated, regulators caution

Monetary policy uncertainty, geopolitical, cybersecurity risks abound, report says

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Fraudsters faking identities, duping banks

Toronto police bust alleged synthetic identity ring

Fraudster imprisoned

Toronto police bust fake investment scheme

Perpetrators posing as representatives of Schroders, an asset manager

Precious metals scammers sanctioned

Elderly investors duped into converting retirement savings into overpriced coins

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CIRO proposes new fee model

Fees to rise for most firms as minimums go up, certain dealers pay higher share

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FSB adopts standards for counterparty failures

Global policy group calls for toolbox approach to CCP resolution

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Fund costs fell after CRM2

CSA research details the evolution of fund costs in the face of transparency reforms

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Advisors face new U.S. fiduciary requirements

Labor Department finalizes fiduciary rule for retirement advice

Tribunal asked to pause OSC’s Bridging case

Lawyers for firm's founder seek adjournment amid unpaid legal bills

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Nature, workforce risks next on ISSB’s agenda

Standards setter defines its policy direction beyond climate disclosures

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FCA escalates greenwashing fight

Regulator seeks to extend regime to portfolio managers

Court certifies crypto class action against Binance

Suit alleges that retail investor trades violated securities law

Crypto manipulator convicted

Trader defrauded platform of over US$110 million in novel market manipulation

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OSC hikes fees for crypto firms

Regulator adopts new charges to cover added costs on overseeing crypto sector

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CIRO seeks stiffer enforcement sanctions

SRO proposes doubling maximum fines, toughening suspensions

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CSA sets path to market data reforms

Regulators to boost fee transparency, explore enhanced retail access

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FSRA disciplinary disclosure faces legal challenge

Ontario court allows bid for judicial review of enforcement practices

Former fund rep fined, banned for fraud

Retirees duped by fake investment for almost a decade, SRO finds

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Improving how shadow banks cope with stress

FSB proposes series of recommendations for addressing liquidity issues