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CRA announces increase in prescribed rate for Q1 2023

Rate to rise for the third consecutive quarter

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Ex-Wall Street trader convicted in spoofing case

Precious metals trader guilty of wire fraud, federal jury finds

FSB suspends systemic insurer spotting

IAIS process for addressing systemic risk replaces FSB's annual exercise

Former fund rep fined, banned for taking client’s money

MFDA alleged client gave rep access to bank account while travelling

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Appeal Court upholds BCSC rulings

Court dismisses challenge to enforcement decision, finds process was fair

U.K. to ease financial regulations in post Brexit shakeup

Conservatives to relax rules separating investment banking from retail operations

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Resolution reforms urgently needed: FSB

Central counterparties, insurers require resolution-planning improvements

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CSA steps up OM exemption’s disclosure demands

Regulators enhance requirements on real estate issuers, collective investment vehicles

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Regulators consult on short-selling rules

CSA and IIROC consider possible reforms amid persistent but unsupported negative perceptions about short-selling

IIROC sanctions futures firm for supervisory failures

Firm agreed to $100,000 sanction, admitted oversight violations

CSF launches continuing education portal for advisors

The Quebec self-regulatory organization will make the portal available in January

Bridging hearing slated for second half of 2023

Motion to stay case alleging abuse of process to be heard in May

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Covid benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG

The report said $4.6 billion went to ineligible people and another $27.4 billion should be investigated

IIROC seeking feedback on arbitration program overhaul

Proposals include increasing the limit on claims and publishing arbitration decisions

BCSC bans fraudsters, orders $1.5M in sanctions

The panel imposed $1.1 million in penalties and $400,000 in disgorgement over a fuel-cell scheme

SEC warns firms of identity theft risks

Weaknesses in firms' practices uncovered in compliance exams

New SRO should oversee Quebec’s fund dealers: IIAC

Trade group calls on provincial finance minister to review fund dealer oversight

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IOSCO task force to tackle transition to net zero

Sustainable Finance Task Force ready to rule on ISSB disclosure standards, carbon markets

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Fed tackles banks’ climate-related risks

Agency issues proposed principles for large banks to address climate risks

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ASIC sanctions Vanguard for alleged greenwashing

Underlying index failed to screen out tobacco sellers, regulator charged

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Ontario appoints Kevan Cowan as new OSC chair

Cowan replaces Heather Zordel, who resigned last month

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022
  • 17:13

Insurance regulators release guidance targeting unfair incentives

The regulators concluded that some incentive practices may present risks to the fair treatment of customers

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022
  • 16:04
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The post-pandemic investor protection challenge

IOSCO report recommends practices for investor protection and education during a crisis

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FCA sanctions Swiss firm over corrupt dealings

Julius Baer was fined £18 million for suspect dealings with a Yukos employee

MX disciplines HSBC over electronic access

Firm sanctioned over unapproved access to exchange's systems