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SEC charges ex-McDonald’s CEO over firing disclosure

Regulator alleged investors weren't told the truth about CEO's dismissal

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NY AG sues former Celsius CEO

Crypto exec defrauded investors of billions, lawsuit alleges

SEC sanctions former fund manager over conflict

Ex-BlackRock portfolio manager sought help for daughter's acting career while investing in film industry

As markets slump, prospectus reviews pick up

With filings slowing down, OSC promises faster turnaround times

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SEC charges recidivist with new alleged fraud

Scheme promised outsized returns from blockchain investment

IIROC enforcement ended on a high as disciplinary activity rose in 2022

Fines levied against reps last year soared to $7.9 million from $938,000 in 2021

Coinbase in US$100 million settlement

Deal with New York regulator addresses crypto platform's compliance failings

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CFO embezzled from SPACs: SEC, DoJ

Exec pleaded guilty to taking money to trade meme stocks and crypto

U.S. regulators highlight crypto concerns

Agencies flag "safety and soundness" risks from banks' crypto activities

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Court certifies advisor vacation pay class action against RBC

Lawsuit claims advisors' payouts didn't include mandated vacation pay

No-name SRO takes flight

The new agency's leadership is dominated by former IIROC personnel

IIROC fines CIBC World Markets $119K for control failures

Fees charged to certain accounts didn't match fee agreements

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Will the new SRO shake up title protection in Ontario?

The new self-regulatory organization is considering its role in the evolving regime

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FSRA orders Greatway Financial to deliver revised training

Greatway must also send its universal life policyholders information to assist them in assessing the policy's appropriateness

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Scotia sanctioned for supervisory snafus after multiple reps fired

The firm will pay nearly $11 million in client compensation after reps boosted their own performance numbers

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Green labelling for funds a fine balance: ESMA

Criteria need to be strict enough to be credible, without being too tough for fund managers

In a surprise move, Bank of Japan loosens bond yield cap

Japan had been a holdout among major industrialized nations in allowing yields to rise

Shadow banks drove growth in global financial assets: FSB

Non-banks' share of global assets rose in 2021, led by investment funds

Wells Fargo to pay US$3.7 billion in restitution, penalties

Bank sanctioned over misconduct in auto lending and banking

Businessman Blowing Whistle Isolated on White Background

SEC discretion nets tipster US$37M award

Regulator set aside timing requirements and ordered award for anonymous tips

Court case against ex CannTrust leaders should prompt OSC ‘soul searching’: experts

Observers felt a strong ruling would have sent a message to other pot companies and comforted investors who lost money

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Central bankers endorse crypto capital rules

Policymakers to implement Basel's crypto treatment by 2025

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“Cryptoqueen” cohort pleads guilty to fraud charges

The OneCoin co-founder pleaded guilty over an alleged pyramid scheme that cost investors billions

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Maintaining mortgage stress test requirements a wise choice: DBRS

Keeping buffers amid rising risks reflects prudence

Retail investors are evolving

Younger demographic has different investing habits and preferences, FINRA research finds