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CSA extends crypto firms’ stablecoin deadline

Crypto platforms get until Oct. 31 to meet CSA's interim rules

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Real estate Ponzi schemer sanctioned by BCSC

Fraudster raised $1.2 million from investors in illegal distribution

Crypto exchange hacker gets jail time

U.S. judge sanctions first smart contract hacker

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Retail investor issues get top billing on IOSCO agenda

Broker conflicts, finfluencers, gamification among regulators' priorities

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Ontario court certifies fourth NSF fee class action

Case alleges Scotiabank charged duplicate fees on failed debits

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CIRO sketches three-year strategic vision

Expanding access to advice, standardizing KYC data collection on SRO's agenda

Fund rep’s side hustle results in ban, fine

Clients lost more than $1.5 million on rep's failed fintech venture

PCAOB sanctions KPMG, Deloitte affiliates for exam cheating

Audit regulator hits KPMG's Dutch division with record US$25-million fine

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FCA to revive research bundling

Regulator aims to ease asset managers' access to investment research

Investors share modest recovery following former rep’s unregistered trading

BCSC returns nearly $40,000 to investors who lost much more

ESMA grapples with securities financing

Regulator publishes first examination of opaque market segment

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Momentum building for T+1 in Europe

Industry trade groups line up behind U.K.'s call for move by 2027

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Rep incorporation proposals prove to be sticky wicket

Industry divided on, investor advocates opposed to, reforms

FCAA sanctions real estate scheme operators

Settlement includes 20-year market bans, monetary sanctions

BMO Nesbitt sanctioned for supervisory shortcomings

Firm failed to adequately oversee rep's risky trading strategy, CIRO says

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FSRA takes enforcement action against MGA

Regulator suspends firm and agents amid alleged misconduct

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Fund dealer chief sanctioned for misleading SRO

Terms of firm's sale weren't fully disclosed to regulators

SEC pauses climate rule amid legal challenges

The rule is pending review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Crypto queen’s compliance chief gets jail

OneCoin scheme took in over US$4 billion from investors, U.S. authorities allege

SEC sanctions advisory firm for private messaging

Off-channel communications hamper regulatory oversight

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Risks arise as exchanges evolve, IOSCO says

Expansion of business lines multiplies conflicts and regulatory challenges

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Coinbase Canada gets CSA registration

Crypto firm to pursue full dealer and ATS registration, plus SRO membership

U.K. consults on a digital securities sandbox

Consultation paper on test environment for trading, clearing digital assets will be open for feedback until May 29

Ex-rep’s crypto trading attracts SRO sanctions

Involvement with crypto amounted to undisclosed outside business activity, personal financial dealings

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ESMA adding ESG factors to rating agency rules

Proposals aim to improve quality, transparency of credit ratings