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Judge makes ruling

Former rep sanctioned for risky discretionary trading

Clients lost millions on futures trading that generated large commissions

Advisor tracking stocks

CIRO expands CDR, ETF trading halts

SRO to mimic U.S. regulatory halts for stock-tracking vehicles

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Alberta and Ontario to study new energy corridors, more trade

Potential pipeline, rail routes would link provinces using Ontario-made steel

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FSRA imposed $1.7M in penalties in 2022–24

In its most recent fiscal year, the regulator commenced enforcement with proposed penalties of $2.8 million

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RRIF proposal’s fiscal impact ‘relatively modest,’ but measure may no longer be warranted

Still, tax advisors suggest that some clients continue to wait to make mandatory minimum withdrawal

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Conference Board forecasts 1.5% GDP growth for this year

Report says wages will rise at faster pace as immigration levels ease

Oil barrels

OPEC+ to boost oil production in August

Move comes amid stable global economic outlook and low oil inventories

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Industry moves

Hamilton ETFs names co-CEOs, plus new faces at Designed Securities, 3iQ and CIRO

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Product roundup: Lysander brings five new Canadian equity mutual funds to market 

Plus, fund changes from CI GAM, SEI Canada, Scotia Global Asset Management

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Ex-analyst gets jail in U.K. for insider trading

Scheme exploited information about companies picked up at fund management job

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Canadian ETF inflows on track to beat previous annual record: report

The equity asset class is driving the inflows in 2025 so far

Bond roll

Hang on to your bonds

After a volatile first half, fixed-income assets have begun to offer greater diversification opportunities

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Crypto fraudsters get jail in U.K.

Pair sentenced in connection with a boiler room scheme