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OSC reaches mixed verdict in complex insider trading case

Allegations involved trading ahead of a planned acquisition by Amaya Gaming

Banks

National Bank reports Q2 profit up from year ago, raises dividend

The bank's wealth management arm earned $169 million in the quarter, up 3% from a year ago

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Circuit breakers helped volatile markets chill

Research published by the World Federation of Exchanges finds stressed markets in March 2020 were calmed by trading halts

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FCA aims to boost listings

Regulator launches new consultation on reforms to enhance public markets

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Industry moves this week

Across the industry, there were retirement announcements and an advisor move

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FCAC finds big banks make ‘inappropriate’ product recommendations

Mystery shopping exercise finds consumers felt good despite banks’ poor sales practices

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CIBC reports Q2 profit down from year ago, wealth management profit up 20%

CIBC's Canadian commercial banking and wealth management business earned $480 million for the quarter

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OSC panel dismisses fund rep’s insider trading allegation

Tribunal rejects circumstantial case, concluding trades are suspicious but not clearly offside

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OSFI proposes climate risk guidance

The regulator plans to phase in mandatory TCFD disclosure requirements

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RBC’s McKay says “50/50” chance of recession as it reports revenue dip, earnings up

Net income for the bank's wealth management division increased to $750 million compared with $683 million a year ago

Banks

AUM up 3.5% at TD Bank

Assets under management in Canadian retail were $411 billion as of April 30, up from $397 billion at the end of Q2 2021

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SEC proposes anti-greenwashing fund reforms

Proposals to enhance disclosure to fund investors out for 60-day comment period

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OSC withdraws some charges against former CannTrust leaders at hearing

Fraud charges remain

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Federal Reserve officials signal rates may head to “restrictive” levels

Meeting minutes suggest half-point increases may be appropriate ahead

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New CEO for Manulife Canada

Naveed Irshad will succeed Michael Doughty

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GameStop

Broker sanctioned over meme stock misdirection

Firm deceived investors about trading halt, SEC alleges

Background of Canadian money: 5,10,20,50,100 dollar bills and coins, loonie, toonie, quarter, dime, nickel, penny

Scotiabank reports profits up on loan growth, higher interest margins

Global wealth management earnings grew 9%

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BMO reports profit up as loan growth continues, expenses also creep higher

Wealth management income was down in the quarter

SEC sanctions mutual fund greenwashing

Fund manager pays US$1.5 million to settle allegations involving ESG disclosure

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U.K. regulators ponder post-pandemic reforms for money markets

The FCA is seeking changes to address liquidity concerns revealed in March 2020

Securities trending down

Mutual fund, ETF assets take a hit from rough markets

Mutual funds saw net redemptions in April while ETF sales stayed positive, IFIC reported

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NASAA targets deadbeat brokers

Model rule, if implemented by regulators, would add enforcement teeth to arb awards, sanctions

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Industry moves this week

A roundup of the latest advisor and executive moves

G7 gives thumbs up to ISSB disclosure standards plan

Pursuit of global climate standards needs industry, policymaker participation

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Former rep fined, banned for misappropriated client money

MFDA alleged over $300,000 was taken through early GIC redemptions, withdrawals