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Judge makes ruling

Court rejects Binance’s challenge of OSC investigation

Undertaking doesn't preclude regulator's enforcement action, court finds

Green planet

Sustainable finance disclosure still falling short

Firms not disclosing investments' negative ESG impact, Paris alignment

Using phone for finances

SEC, CFTC hit delete on firms’ WhatsApp, texting

Another 10 firms sanctioned for extensive recordkeeping violations

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WFE proposes crypto regulation principles

Trade group calls for crypto trading to face similar standards as traditional markets

Trading of shares of heavily indebted property developer China Evergrande suspended in Hong Kong

The firm said chairman Hui Ka Yan was subjected to ``mandatory measures in accordance with the law due to suspicion of illegal crimes"

Wall Street analyst charged in insider trading probe

SEC, SDNY file securities fraud and conspiracy charges

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CSA finalizes derivatives conduct rules

Canada remained the last G20 country without conduct standards for OTC derivatives markets

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Fake Epstein investigation fraudster gets jail

Serial scammer duped companies out of over US$1 million to fund fictional investigations

Crypto coins

Crypto Ponzi schemer sentenced

Investors were promised profits from crypto trading and mining

FP Canada calls for fee fairness under title protection

FSRA's fee rule for credentialing bodies exempts CIRO from full costs

BCSC settles with participants in consultant scheme

Firm admitted insider trading, abusive market conduct

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With costs projected to increase 9% in fiscal 2024, CIRO’s fees are also heading higher

Fees for investment dealers to rise 6.4%, annual report says

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Podcaster perpetrated Ponzi scheme, SEC alleges

Regulator says host touted real estate investment scheme that took US$11 million from investors

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SEC sanctions Deutsche Bank for greenwashing, AML violations

The firm's U.S. advisory unit will pay US$25 million to resolve charges

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U.K. regulators seek to boost diversity, combat groupthink

The proposals include guidance for firms to take action against bullying and sexual harassment

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Interest rates will stay high ‘as long as necessary,’ ECB leader says

The ECB this month raised its benchmark deposit rate to an all-time high of 4%

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CRA offers no relief on stiff penalties for late-filing UHT returns

Tax agency releases underused housing tax self-assessment tool

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CSA proposes WKSI model

Proposal aims to ease regulatory costs, encourage capital formation by mature issuers

Crypto company wrong to cancel options, court finds

Power to award options lies with board, not management

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U.S. fund industry slams new SEC fund-name rules

Regulator aims for truth in advertising, seeks to combat greenwashing

Robber captured

Ex-broker pleads guilty in crypto fraud case

Clients' assets misappropriated rather than invested, U.S. authorities charged

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Former U.S. congressman gets jail for insider trading

Trading ahead of pending merger deals led to SEC charges

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CFTC rewards pair of tipsters

Whistleblowers provided extensive ongoing cooperation, regulator said

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Task force issues disclosure recommendations for nature, biodiversity risk

The aim is informed capital allocation decisions

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Economic uncertainty spells financial fragility: report

European regulators say financial institutions should make "extra efforts" to ensure investors are aware of how inflation affects real returns