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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

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Rising rates the top worry for dealers, portfolio managers

CSA systemic risk survey reveals industry's chief concerns

Equity trader charged in US$47-million front-running scheme

SEC, DoJ allege trader tipped off day-trading retiree in long-running gambit

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CSA proposes changes to enable T+1

Shorter settlement cycle for mutual funds won't be mandated

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SEC seeks sweeping market structure changes

The regulator proposed reforms to enhance competition and boost investor protection

OSC says no reasonable prospect of conviction in CannTrust case

The quasi-criminal case is the regulator's first court proceeding involving a publicly traded cannabis company

Economy, holidays a perfect storm for scammers

FCA reports rise in loan fee frauds, amid growing financial stress

FINRA sees surge in ransomware attacks

Criminals increasingly target small, mid-sized firms, SRO reports

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Finfluencers face U.S. fraud charges

SEC, DoJ charge eight over social media driven pump-and-dumps

Fund sector liquidity risk a growing concern: FSB

Policymakers call for enhanced liquidity management measures

Danske Bank pays US$2 billion for AML violations

The bank settled with U.S. and Danish authorities over breaches

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FCA adds ESG advisory committee

Regulators face expanding obligations on ESG issues

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U.K. regulator to redesign retail investor disclosure

FCA seeks to replace EU rules with modern, effective regime

FTX’s Bankman-Fried charged in U.S. for “scheme” to defraud

The criminal indictment is on top of civil charges from the SEC

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Bank of Canada governor warns geopolitical trends could make inflation fight harder

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was one of three main surprises this year, Macklem says in year-end speech

Tipster gets big payout in case SEC was already investigating

Whistleblower was awarded US$20 million

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CSA gets tougher on crypto platforms

Regulators to set new custody and asset segregation requirements