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Mutual fund, ETF assets drop in August: IFIC

ETF sales stay positive, mutual fund redemptions moderate

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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

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2022 September 23, 2022
  • 14:50
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Dealers to vote Sept. 29 on fate of new SRO

Breaking down the issues as IIROC and MFDA firms prepare to have their say on the proposed merger

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Industry moves this week

From leadership restructuring to the creation of a new role, it's a busy start to the fall

  • By: Katie Keir
  • September 22, 2022 September 22, 2022
  • 15:12
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What’s new from fund manufacturers

New products offer income from options trading, dividends from utilities, one-stop shopping for liquid alts

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Advocacy groups slam Ontario on advisor education

Groups laud Saskatchewan's interest in higher standards

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2022 September 22, 2022
  • 13:50
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CSA reviewing distribution arrangements for proprietary funds

Mutual fund sales practices face fresh scrutiny

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A long way to go to insurers’ net zero

Report highlights size of portfolio decarbonization challenge

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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

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Bank regulators resist joining climate fight

Using capital rules to combat global warming could hamper Europe's energy crisis response, Fitch says

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TD forms carbon advisory unit

Services include carbon offset advice

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2022 September 21, 2022
  • 12:58
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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

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Financial pressure mounting for Canadians, study shows

Rising prices are cutting into retirement contributions

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Morgan Stanley client info on auctioned devices: SEC

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

Regulators aim to help brokers on leave stay qualified

Model rules allow brokers to use continuing education to maintain status

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Nasdaq launches crypto custody service

The digital assets service responds to demand from institutional investors, the company said

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For fund benchmarks, two or none is better than one

U.S. research finds that benchmarks matter in fund performance reporting

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Canadian banks look to newcomers as key source of client growth

Banks are building trust by becoming general resources for clients

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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

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CFRs lead to more KYP scrutiny

Significant product changes offer opportunities to engage clients, get to know them better and address suitability

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As new SRO looms, costs rise

Fees, expenses surging ahead of IIROC-MFDA amalgamation