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Canadian Securities Administrators Publishes Oversight Review Report Of Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Date 28/04/2026

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published the Oversight Review Report of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). 

Getting All Your Ducks In A Row To IPO: Remarks At The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce, Washington D.C., April 28, 2026

Date 28/04/2026

Good morning, and thank you all for attending today’s meeting. Before diving into the topic du jour I would like to take a moment to commend this Committee on its recently approved recommendation on finders, which builds on past Committee work.[1] In particular, I appreciate the recommendation’s principles-based approach. High-level ideas can be more effective at informing commission thinking as we work through the minutiae of potential new rules. Your in-the-weeds discussions of recommendations are, however, very helpful. Over the weekend, I went back and watched the Committee’s most recent discussion on finders. What stood out is the recognition that a broker-dealer framework is inapt for small raises in which a community member is making introductions. This activity is distinct from broker-dealer activity.

Ontario Securities Commission Investor Warnings And Alerts For April 7 – 28, 2026

Date 28/04/2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is warning Ontario investors that the following companies are not registered to deal or advise in securities in Ontario:

BC Securities Commission Joins Second International Crackdown On Unlawful Finfluencers

Date 28/04/2026

The BC Securities Commission (BCSC) has joined regulators around the globe in a second coordinated initiative to target unlawful finfluencers who are putting millions of social media users at risk by touting financial products or services illegally.

Remarks At The Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Washington D.C. [Delivered Virtually], April 28, 2026

Date 28/04/2026

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you all for being present with us today. Because of conflicting official commitments, I am on the other side of town. Unfortunately, I do not have the gift of omnipresence. But, thanks to video technology, I can at least be with you to share some thoughts. If I could do so, I would be present to talk to you all in person.

Maintaining Momentum: Progress In Mutual Supervision − Speech By Charlotte Gerken, Bank Of England Executive Director, UK Deposit Takers Supervision, Given At The Building Societies Association

Date 28/04/2026

Charlotte Gerken discusses the PRA’s regulatory and supervisory changes since 2025 and outlines next steps following the PRA and FCA’s Mutuals Landscape report. With steps being taken to ensure proportionate regulation, driving the sector’s long-term success depends on mutuals managing risk responsibly and supporting one another to achieve sustainable growth

The EBA Updates List Of Correlated Currencies

Date 28/04/2026

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the 2026 update of the list of closely correlated currencies, which is used for the calculation of capital requirements for foreign exchange risk under the standardised approach. The update has been carried out in line with the methodology and procedure set out in the applicable Implementing Technical Standards (ITS). The revised list has been submitted to the European Commission for endorsement.

Trust, Tradition And The Future Of Mutual Growth, Speech By Sarah Pritchard, UK Financial Conduct Authority Deputy Chief Executive, At The BSA Annual Conference, Edinburgh

Date 28/04/2026

Highlights

• We want to support growth and help consumers navigate the financial decisions that shape their lives. So we are using this period of reform to make our rulebook fit for the future: innovation-friendly, outcomes-focussed and Duty-centric.
• Our rules already require firms to support consumers facing financial difficulty. But as cost of living pressures persist, we are monitoring the data closely for early warning signs.
• The mutual sector’s closeness to its members and communities  is a strength that allows it to drive innovation and help shape what comes next. We want to support that. 
• We encourage firms to make use of our innovation services early and often. 

Four Directors Join ISDA Board

Date 28/04/2026

ISDA has announced that two directors have been elected to the ISDA board and two new directors have been appointed, as ISDA’s 40th Annual General Meeting gets underway in Boston.

Building A Banking Regime For The Future - Speech By David Bailey, Bank Of England Executive Director, Prudential Policy, Given At JPM UK Banks ALM Conference

Date 28/04/2026

David Bailey sets out the PRA’s current programme of reforms related to banking sector capital and liquidity, highlighting how these initiatives will shape the UK regulatory framework going forward.