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New federal targets require 42% emissions reduction in Canadian oil & gas: modelling

‘Big oil lobbyists have had their time on the field,’ says PM Trudeau

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SEC’s climate proposals welcome, but face challenges

Investors and financial firms to benefit from tougher disclosure requirements, Moody's says

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Court green-lights Bridging Finance liquidation

PwC was given the go-ahead to reject outside bids and proceed with the wind-down

Life agent compliance found wanting: FSRA

Regulator expands oversight reviews after pilot efforts find widespread shortcomings

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ASC scraps fund rep’s suspension

A panel found the MFDA's suspension was unreasonable and disproportionate for a minor violation

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European regulators seek reforms to carbon market

ESMA proposes measures to boost transparency

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Grant Vingoe named OSC’s CEO

Timothy Moseley has been nominated as chief adjudicator for the commission's new Capital Markets Tribunal

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Tax reminders for clients who bought, renovated or sold homes in 2021

CRA outlined credits, rebates and reporting requirements

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
  • 16:58
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IIROC issues investor alert about crypto platform

Ontario Invest's website falsely claimed the firm was IIROC-regulated

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
  • 15:16

Standards bodies agree to collaborate on sustainability disclosures

The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative hope the move will reduce the reporting burden for companies

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 24, 2022 March 24, 2022
  • 10:33
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Ontario’s title protection regime gets ministerial approval

The rules come into force on March 28

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Powell: Digital currencies will require new regulations

Fed chair says transactions outside of traditional banking should have the same rules as if they were done using banks

Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary

The central bank would be open to raising rates by a half-point at multiple Fed meetings, Powell said

SEC could mandate climate-risk disclosures

The regulator proposes to mandate disclosures about a public company's climate-related risks, as well as Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions

OSC adopts measures to facilitate trailer fee ban

Temporary relief aims to help firms implement new rules on June 1

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FINRA seeks to speed arb for ill, elderly

American SRO proposes rule to accelerate resolutions for vulnerable investors

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This time Binance really means it

Crypto exchange once again promises not to trade with Ontario investors

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OSFI launches consultation on risk management for pension plans

Feedback will shape future guidance

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
  • 16:29

Task force targets Russian oligarchs

The U.S. Treasury offered rewards for info on stolen assets and is planning an alert to financial firms

Ex-rep sanctioned for falsifying client signatures

Panel handed down tougher sanctions than SRO sought

Funds can stick Russian assets in a pocket: FCA

Britain's regulator consults on options for parking illiquid Russian and Belarussian assets

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B.C. fraudsman found running Colombian boiler room, SEC alleges

Man convicted in Eron Mortgage case now accused of penny stock pump-and-dump

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CRA looked to resume collection efforts in full ahead of tax season: minister’s briefing documents

Ottawa’s getting ready for an increase in tax debts that will require extra effort to collect

FINTRAC fines credit union

Markham, Ont. firm hit with $297,000 penalty for compliance violations

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CRA announces prescribed rate for Q2 2022

Despite inflation, the prescribed rate on loans to family members remains set at 1%

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022
  • 12:40