After pilot program, ASC, FCAA maintain exemption based on financial knowledge
Abusive scheme exploited consultant exemption, regulator alleged
Regulators say company issued misleading news ahead of private placements
Bulk of funds issuers raised went to consultants that quickly dumped shares
Ardian has US$9 billion in AUM in Canada
Firm admitted insider trading, abusive market conduct
Firms make token effort to raise standards, cling to suitability, NASAA finds
Firm admitted to serving retail investors before SRO approvals, systems in place
SRO expels brokerage over widespread regulatory violations
State regulators oppose proposals to expand private markets, erode investor protections