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Slowing growth a “good thing” when economy is overheated: Macklem

The BoC will be ready to raise rates further if inflation proves to be more stubborn than expected

DeFi facing new regulatory reality: Moody’s

Regulators' actions show that code is not above the law

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U.K. regulator warns crypto firms ahead of new regime

Firms touting crypto investments in the U.K. will have to comply with new rules

OSC allowed to use evidence collected in criminal case, panel finds

A tribunal ruled that the Joint Serious Offences Team isn't independent of the OSC

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BoC’s first summary of deliberations coming this week. Here’s what to expect

Wednesday's summary is expected to shed light on the governing council's most recent rate decision

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Feds’ new underused housing tax won’t just affect foreign owners

Clients may not know they’re obligated to file, and there is no cap on penalties for late filing if taxes are owed

MX to raise regulatory fees

Rate increases are needed to match expanding responsibilities

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New SRO proposes payback for harmed investors

The proposal would allow for disgorged funds to be paid out to victims of industry misconduct

Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead

``It would be very premature to declare victory," Powell says

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Crypto class actions a new frontier for litigation

U.S. securities class action filings down in 2022, but crypto cases up, report says

Tribunal dismisses Bridging CCO’s bid for expedited hearing

No simple way to separate allegations against the failed firm's former execs

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Crypto schemer gets five years in jail

Former promoter sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy charge

IOSCO seeks tougher commodity derivative oversight

Regulators issue revised principles for regulation, supervision of commodity derivatives

Tribunal allows witness to testify in U.S. case

OSC staff opposed order, amid concerns it could undermine Ontario court's authority to deal with foreign court requests

Victim can sue bank over fraudulent transfer, B.C. court rules

The bank may have had a duty to warn the customer about a scheme

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Banks’ derivatives activity surged in Q3: BIS

Volatility and uncertainty drove a rise in banks' cross-border claims

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Firms falling short of “best interest” standards: SEC

Regulator's reviews uncover shortcomings in brokers' Reg BI compliance

Fed set to impose smaller hike, may hint of fewer increases

A downshift in rate increases is fueling enthusiasm on Wall Street that hikes will soon stop

Court finds murdered man’s life policy was valid, again

Desjardins' appeal rejected as insurer failed to prove fraud on life application

Insider trading scheme used contracts for difference, FCA alleges

U.K. regulator accuses analyst of tipping off traders

CRA reminds taxpayers to include Covid benefits in income

T4A errors should be reported right away

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  • January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023
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SEC seeks “skin in the game” for securitizations

New asset-backed securities proposal would implement a key post-crisis reform

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Firms’ work on new consumer duty falling short: FCA

British regulator calls out industry ahead of July 31 deadline for new standards

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U.S. class action settlements surge in 2022

Strong investor recoveries expected to continue in the year ahead

Investors in “uneasy relationship” with advisors, study shows

FAIR Canada research finds investors worry about fees and suitability, and have low faith in regulatory protections