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Former RIM employee conducted insider trading: OSC

An OSC Panel has released its reasons and decision in the matter of Paul Donald, a former RIM officer and employee. Staff alleged Donald engaged in insider trading while at RIM, by purchasing securities of Certicom while in possession of material, undisclosed information, and while in a relationship with the company. It also says Donald […]

By Staff |August 3, 2012

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Two reps haunted by past misdeeds

Before crossing any regulatory lines, you should seriously consider how past mistakes can come back to bite you.

By Staff |August 3, 2012

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Rep violates anti-money laundering rules; fined $10,000

A B.C. advisor has been fined $10,000 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering legislation.

By Staff |August 3, 2012

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Google buys Wildfire to boost ad revenue

Google has bought Wildfire—a company specializing in social media marketing—to intensify its competition with Facebook for ad dollars. Google+ is lagging behind Facebook when it comes to ad revenue, but its acquisition of the California-based startup company will let it provide new, advanced software and services to Brands. They will be able to run contests, […]

By Wire services |August 3, 2012

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