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Paris Tribunal Ruling Ends AMF Market Abuse Case

The Paris Tribunal Correctionnel has sentenced five individuals and five legal entities for market manipulation and insider dealing, concluding a case initiated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). The ruling stems from AMF reports in 2020 concerning financial disclosures and trading in Casino and Rallye shares.

AMF Suspends Rapid Nutrition Shares, Warns of Manipulation

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has suspended trading of Rapid Nutrition shares from February 19, 2026, to March 13, 2026, due to suspected price manipulation. The AMF is urging investors to be vigilant against 'pump and dump' schemes.

CSA Disarms Over 7,500 Fraudulent Investment Websites

Canadian securities regulators have announced the successful deactivation of over 7,500 fraudulent investment and crypto scam websites between June 2025 and February 2026. This initiative, highlighted during Fraud Prevention Month, aims to protect investors from online scams.

ASC Alleges Securities Law Breaches by Daniel Astete and 2307755 Alberta Ltd

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued a Notice of Hearing alleging that Daniel Rodolfo Astete and 2307755 Alberta Ltd. breached Alberta securities laws by engaging in illegal distributions of securities. The companies allegedly raised approximately $500,000 through a crowdfunding platform without filing a prospectus, and improperly paid $21,000 to Astete from the funds raised.

Securities Regulators Amend Benchmark Assurance Report Requirements

Canadian securities regulators have adopted final amendments to Multilateral Instrument 25-102, strengthening assurance report requirements for designated benchmarks. These changes clarify the scope, timing, and level of assurance for reports submitted by independent public accountants, effective May 5, 2026.

Court Dismisses Ronald Aitkens' Appeal of Fraud Conviction

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) announced that the Court of King's Bench dismissed Ronald Aitkens' appeal of his 2024 conviction and sentence for fraud and making false or misleading statements. The appeal related to securities distributed through an offering memorandum for Legacy Communities Inc.

ASC Investor Alert: BG Wealth Sharing Suspected Investment Scheme

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has issued an investor alert warning the public about BG Wealth Sharing, a suspected investment scheme promoted via social media and messaging apps. The scheme, linked to DSJ Exchange, claims to use AI for guaranteed returns and is not registered in Alberta.

Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Deliberations Summary

The Bank of Canada released a summary of its Governing Council's monetary policy deliberations on December 23, 2026. This document provides insights into the discussions that led to a policy decision announced two weeks prior.

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement

The Bank of Canada announced its overnight rate target on December 9, 2026. These announcements occur on eight scheduled dates per year, explaining the factors behind the central bank's monetary policy decisions.

Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Deliberations Summary

The Bank of Canada released a summary of its monetary policy deliberations on November 10, 2026. This document provides insights into the Governing Council's discussions leading up to a policy decision announced two weeks prior.