regulatory reform

New FCA regime good for clients, tough on firms New FCA regime good for clients, tough on firms

Regulation

New FCA regime good for clients, tough on firms

Margins, profits to be squeezed as consumer protections boosted

By James Langton |August 3, 2023

3 min read

Most firms falling short in conflict compliance Most firms falling short in conflict compliance

Regulation

Most firms falling short in conflict compliance

Regulators say suitability assessments and disclosure aren't adequate for firms that deal only in proprietary products

By James Langton |August 3, 2023

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U.S.-dollar LIBOR put to pasture as the first phase of CDOR reform ends U.S.-dollar LIBOR put to pasture as the first phase of CDOR reform ends

Industry

U.S.-dollar LIBOR put to pasture as the first phase of CDOR reform ends

Banks can only enter into new transactions with clients that reference CDOR if the transaction hedges or offsets existing exposures

By James Langton |June 30, 2023

2 min read

Investor protection remains top priority despite expanded mandate, OSC insists Investor protection remains top priority despite expanded mandate, OSC insists

Industry

Investor protection remains top priority despite expanded mandate, OSC insists

Regulator addresses criticism of its agenda in revised priorities

By James Langton |April 18, 2023

2 min read