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Don’t assume retail investors “get” inflation risk

European regulators warn industry to pay special attention to inflation in disclosure and suitability

OSC seeks industry reps for advisory group

Registrant Advisory Committee calls for new members

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CSA seeks to modernize fund disclosure

Proposals would allow fund managers to post financial statements and management reports on designated websites

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New York attorney general, state regulators go after crypto lender

Authorities allege crypto firm traded securities without registration

Trio behind US$100 million deli face fraud charges

SEC, DoJ allege that market manipulation drove penny stock to outlandish valuation

ASC imposes large cost for dragging out regulatory hearing

Defence tactics in a crypto case ended in a costs award that far outweighed the sanctions

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IRS seeks crypto tax cheats

Agency sees widespread tax evasion in crypto space

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IT guy admits to insider trading hack

Insider trading ahead of Motley Fool stock picks netted millions in illegal profits

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OSC to examine audit firms

Inquiry follows exam cheating scandal, other auditor misconduct

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Better the devil you know? SRO dealers set to decide

Dealers will vote Sept. 29 on the fate of the IIROC-MFDA merger

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Advocacy groups slam Ontario on advisor education

Groups laud Saskatchewan's interest in higher standards

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Mutual fund sales practices face fresh scrutiny

The CSA is reviewing distribution arrangements for in-house funds

Planned insider trades can still be illegal: SEC

Tech execs established insider selling plan knowing bad news was coming, regulator said

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NASAA touts U.S. state enforcement efforts

Local regulators opened thousands of investigations, handed down millions in sanctions

Paid social media posts result in BCSC sanctions

Earlier this year, the regulator settled with other clients of the same marketing firm for similar allegations

Morgan Stanley client info on auctioned devices: SEC

The firm agreed to pay US$35 million to settle privacy violation allegations

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NASAA aims to help brokers stay qualified

Model rules allow brokers to use continuing education to maintain status

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Crypto influencer faces SEC charges

Company settled allegations that tokens were unregistered securities, while influencer vows to fight charge

Rep sanctioned after ignoring clients’ red flags

Disregarding signs of suspicious trading amounts to failed gatekeeper responsibilities, settlement says

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Europe’s central bank to use climate scores as it buys bonds

The central bank is taking the step to support the European Union's climate goals

As new SRO looms, costs rise

Fees, expenses surging ahead of IIROC-MFDA amalgamation

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Mark Gordon steps down as head of MFDA

Karen McGuinness appointed as president and CEO

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Global banks well armed to face slump

Sector's resilience could be tested by downturn and high inflation, Basel Committee says

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Climate reporting needs audit standards: IOSCO

Global regulators' approval of ISSB standards will include assurance considerations