Regulator says US$45-million fraud followed an alleged secret takeover of a company
New issuance surged in 2020 and credit quality is holding up, DBRS reports
Government measures more than made up for lost income
Brokers, advisors could face civil and criminal liability for misconduct, alert warns
Wells Fargo divestiture reflects need for scale to compete
Record-setting February drives strong start in global deal activity, Refinitiv reports
Regulator concerned that investors may be duped by efforts to pump dormant stocks
Competition ramps up between big banks, retail brokers
Pandemic effects intensify investor hazards such as fraud, misconduct
Major funds have weathered the Covid-19 crisis much better than they did in 2008