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Press Releases 2011

 

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December 28, 2011Acting illegally as securities dealer and distribution without prospectus - Louis-Paul Lafond and Jean-Pierre Lafond plead guilty

December 22, 2011Carole Morinville - Service of Decision by Bureau de décision et de révision

December 21, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of Decision by Bureau

December 16, 2011AMF To Adjust Costs And Fees

December 15, 2011Money-Services Businesses The AMF Revises its Proposed Regulatory Framework

December 14, 2011Illegal Insider Trading - Patrice Live fined $5,000

December 13, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - Italo Testa fined a total of $433,500

December 12, 2011Consultation On Compensation Of Consumers Of Financial Products And Services In Québec

December 08, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - Bertrand Lussier fined a total of $121,000

December 05, 2011Raymor - AMF Clarification

December 05, 2011Carole Morinville - Service of hearing notice

December 02, 2011Alleged Market Manipulation - Wanderport Corp. and Neuro-Biotech inc. - New orders to freeze assets, cease trading and shut down website

December 01, 2011Micro-Prêts inc. - AMF launches penal proceedings

November 30, 2011Market Manipulation - Yvan Guyon fined $40,000

November 28, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of hearing notice

November 25, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Enhancements to Scholarship Plan Disclosure

November 25, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Amendments to “Pre-Marketing” and “Marketing” Prospectus Rules

November 25, 2011The CSA seeks comments on the regulation of over-the-counter derivatives surveillance and enforcement.

November 23, 2011Financial Literacy Month - Three new guides on personal finances

November 22, 2011Illegal practice as a dealer - AMF seeks $18,000 in fines against Bernard Simon Nagy

November 18, 2011Illegal Distributions in the Regions of Montérégie and Estrie - AMF launches penal proceedings against Jean-François Demers and Éric Landry

November 18, 2011Canadian securities regulators announce enhanced policy concerning electronic delivery of documents

November 11, 2011Firm Tolerated Employee's Illegal Practice - Administrative penalty imposed on Cailloux, Dagort et associés inc.

November 11, 2011Proceeding against an insurer - L'Excellence pleads guilty

November 10, 2011Canadian securities regulators announce review of minimum amount and accredited investor prospectus exemptions

November 09, 2011Two Separate Judgments - Jean-Yves Mulet Avella is guilty

November 08, 2011Illegal Practice as Dealer - AMF files 16 charges against Robert (Bob) McIntosh

November 04, 2011Carrefour - Orders issued in December 2009 partially maintained

November 04, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation

November 02, 2011Proposed Maple Group Transactions - AMF to maintain public consultation and hearings

November 01, 2011Misrepresentations filed with AMF - Personal insurance firm and responsible officer fined $20,000

October 31, 2011Canadian securities regulators announce launch of online investment fraud awareness campaign

October 27, 2011Proceeding against as insurer - AMF launches penal proceedings against Excellence

October 26, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF launches penal proceeding against Antonio Care

October 25, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Freeze order extension

October 25, 2011October - Investor Education Month - AMF is source of objective information about travel insurance

October 24, 2011Illegal Practice in Damage Insurance - Céline Émond fined $32,000

October 24, 2011Top investment scams in Canada

October 21, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Freeze order extension

October 21, 2011Eco6 and Fiducie Catholique les Anges de l'Air - AMF files 69 charges

October 21, 2011Acamex Capital Corporation - Frank Mastrocola fined a total of $125,500

October 20, 2011Proposed Maple Group Transactions - AMF public hearings scheduled for November 24 & 25, 2011

October 19, 2011AMF 2010-2011 Annual Report

October 13, 2011Illegal Practice as Dealer - AMF files 25 charges against André Bouchard

October 11, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation - Service of hearing notice

October 11, 2011Report on Protection of Vulnerable Persons - Possible solutions put forward

October 07, 2011Maple Application Filed and AMF Public Consultations Launched

October 06, 2011Illegal Distributions in Drummondville Area - AMF launches penal proceedings against Denis Gariépy and his firms

September 30, 2011Late Insider Trading Reports - AMF sues Michel Lemay

September 30, 2011Late Insider Trading Reports - AMF sues Joel Scodnick

September 28, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Notice of hearing

September 28, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Service of request for freeze order extension

September 13, 2011Canadian securities regulators warn issuers using mass advertising

September 08, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Freeze order extension

September 07, 2011Late Insider Trading Reports - Michel David fined $8,700

September 06, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of Decision by Bureau

August 25, 2011Investor warning - AMF warns Quebeckers about Internet solicitation

August 24, 2011Investor Warning - AMF cautions Quebeckers against solicitations by BlackFox Capital and Daniel Wuthrich

August 19, 2011Proactive Computer Services - Service of notice of application for further detention of seized property

August 17, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Service of request for freeze order extension

August 16, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of hearing notice

August 15, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of hearing notice

August 12, 2011Courtier en service automobile (CSA) files for bankruptcy - AMF to conduct in-depth review

August 12, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Proceed With Stage 2 of Point of Sale Disclosure for Mutual Funds

August 11, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of hearing notice

August 11, 2011Illegal Distributions and Embezzlement - Freeze and cease trade orders, and suspensions in relation to the activities of Daniel L'Heureux, 9248-8543 Québec Inc. and Nosfinances.com Inc.

August 11, 2011Notice of hearing related to the matter of IAB Média inc., in respect of Neuro-Biotech inc., Wanderport Corp. and Andrea Cortellazzi

August 10, 2011Allegations of Forgery and Misappropriation of Funds - Cancellation of registration of Groupe Hallé Assurances et Services Financiers inc.

August 03, 2011Illegal Practice as a Claims Adjuster - AMF launches penal proceedings against Georges Younes

August 01, 2011Notice of hearing

July 29, 2011CSA and IIROC announce regulatory framework for dark liquidity in Canada

July 29, 2011Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposed rule for venture issuers

July 28, 2011Illegal Distributions in Québec City Area - AMF launches penal proceeding and seeks fines totalling $573,000

July 26, 2011Penal Proceedings in the Matter of Fer de Lance Foundation - AMF seeking prison terms and heavy fines

July 25, 2011ICC Capital Management Inc. and John Dracontaidis. AMF launches penal proceeding and seeks just over $1.2 million in fines

July 22, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Proceed With Enhanced Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements

July 21, 2011Illegal Practice as a Claims Adjuster - Maurico Bourque Labelle fined $6,500

July 21, 2011Alleged market manipulation - Orders to cease trading and shut down website

July 21, 2011AMF sings agreement with Assurexperts Inc. and Groupe Finance & Indemnisation

July 21, 2011Carrefour - Freeze order extension

July 20, 2011Allegation of illegal distributions - Company based in Estrie - Cease trade and freeze orders issued and website shut down in connection with activities of Micro-Prêts inc.

July 19, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF launches penal proceedings against Richard Longpré and seeks over $1.3 million in fines and a prison term

July 18, 2011AMF seeks fines of $710,000 and prison term

July 15, 2011Canadian securities regulators seek comment on proposed amendments to prospectus rules

July 15, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Announce Results of Continuous Disclosure Reviews for Fiscal 2011

July 14, 2011Carrefour - Freeze order extension

July 11, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation - Service of Decision by Bureau

July 05, 2011Canadian Securities Administrators publish guidance on marketing practices of portfolio managers

July 04, 2011Triglobal - Notice of hearing

July 04, 2011Carrefour - Orders issued in December 2009 partially maintained

July 04, 2011Patrick Déry appointed AMF Superintendent, Client Services, Compensation and Distribution

June 30, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF launches penal proceedings against André Bernou, Intra Pacifico Consultant Inc. and Francine Bourque

June 30, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Freeze order extension

June 30, 2011Triglobal - Notice of hearing

June 30, 2011Proposed transaction between TMX Group and LSEG - Public consultation and hearings cancelled

June 29, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF launches penal proceedings against Jean-Pierre Beaudry

June 29, 2011Illegal Practice in Damage Insurance - Zaineb Darkaoui fined $46,000

June 23, 2011Canadian Securities Administrators Seek Comments on Regulation of Over-the-Counter Derivatives Trade Reporting and Repositories

June 22, 2011Canadian Securities Administrators Propose Enhanced Disclosure Requirements on Investment Costs and Performance

June 22, 2011Illegal practice and distributions - AMF files suit against Claude Mercier and seeks fines of $1,845,000 and prison term

June 21, 2011Québec-France mutual recognition of professional qualifications - Agreements on mobility of insurance and securities professionals

June 15, 2011Fraudulent e-mails sent from Laval and Rimouski - AMF thwarts marketing scam

June 14, 2011Notice of hearing

June 13, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - Fines totalling $1,238,000 imposed in Flamingo matter

June 10, 2011Money-Services Businesses - AMF publishes draft regulations

June 10, 2011Canadian securities regulators propose adopting BC's Over-the-Counter rule

June 09, 2011Improved solvency of financial services cooperatives in Québec in 2010

June 09, 2011Improvement in trust companies' results and decline in savings companies' profitability in 2010

June 09, 2011Profits in Québec automobile insurance industry continue rising in 2010

June 09, 2011Market share of Québec insurers exceeds 50%

June 07, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Notice of hearing

June 06, 2011Illegal Practice and Distributions - AMF launches penal proceedings against Richard Tremblay and André Mailloux and is seeking $1,120,400

June 03, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - Hooshang Imanpoorsaid fined $376,000

June 02, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation

June 01, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Issue Guidance in the Event of the Disruption of Mail Service

June 01, 2011Winnipeg Student wins 2011 CSA Financial Fitness Challenge grand prize

May 26, 2011Securities Violations - Administrative penalties imposed on Gestion d'actifs Joël Raby inc. and Service Financier Rimac inc.

May 26, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Seek Feedback on Next Phase of Investment Funds Modernization Initiative

May 25, 2011Allegations of illegal practices and distributions - Cease trade and freeze orders against Robert Morin and Roger Éthier

May 20, 2011Carrefour - Notice of hearing

May 19, 2011Luc Chartrand not authorized to act as securities adviser

May 17, 2011Caution - Derivatives Market - AMF cautions about solicitations made by International Youtrade Investments MA Ltd. and You Trade Holdings Limited

May 16, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Freeze order extension

May 16, 2011Cease trade order and suspension of registration rights of Pierre-Louis Péloquin and Mandataire P.L.P. inc.

May 13, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of Decision by Bureau

May 13, 2011Proposed transaction between TMX Group and London Stock Exchange Group PLC - Application Filed And AMF Public Consultations Launched

May 12, 2011Illegal insider trading and late insider trading report - Richard Quesnel fined $132,974

May 11, 2011Carole Morinville - Service of decision by Bureau de décision et de révision

May 11, 2011Ressources minières Andréane inc. - AMF launches penal proceedings and seeks fines totalling $2,824,000

May 11, 2011Downshire Capital Inc. - Cease trade order issued against Frédéric Allali

May 11, 2011Illegal insider trading - AMF prosecuting MEGA Brands officers; claims almost $6,500,000

May 10, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF launches proceeding against Sylvain Langelier-Legault and seeks $225,000 in fines and prison term

May 09, 2011Carole Morinville - $1,600,000 in compensation claims

May 06, 2011Norshield - Yves Tardif fined $104,000

May 06, 2011Illegal practice as insurance representative - Jocelyne Bernier found guilty

April 29, 2011AMF launches penal proceedings against Feico Leemhuis

April 29, 2011Canadian securities regulators propose enhanced policy concerning electronic delivery of documents

April 28, 2011Jack Cytrynbaum Assurance inc. ordered to pay $15,000 penalty

April 27, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Service of request for freeze order extension

April 21, 2011Fraud in Classified Ads - Normand Bouchard fined a total of $310,000

April 20, 2011Pierre Jolicoeur - Proceeds from illegal sale frozen

April 19, 2011Illegal distributions related to currency market - Michel Julien fined $184,500

April 18, 2011Education and Good Governance Fund - $750,000 for financial education and research projects in Québec

April 15, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Update Registration Regime for Registrants

April 08, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of hearing notice

April 08, 2011Canadian securities regulators adopt new version of mining rule

April 08, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Take Steps to Reduce Risks Associated with Electronic Trading

April 07, 2011Aiding with illegal distributions and illegal practice as dealer - Luc Tessier finded $336,000

April 05, 2011SOM - AMF Survey - Less than half of Quebeckers know when "Its too good to be true"

April 01, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Release Oversight Review of IIROC

April 01, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Propose Enhanced Oversight of Securitized Products

March 29, 2011CSA, IIROC and MFDA launch expanded disciplined persons list

March 23, 2011Money-Services Businesses - AMF Information Sessions

March 18, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation - Service of Decision by Bureau

March 18, 2011Carrefour - Freeze order extension

March 18, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators Update Proposal on Regulatory Regime for Credit Rating Organizations

March 16, 2011Transactions based on privileged information - AMF sues Véronique Jallabert

March 16, 2011Already prosecuted for illegal practice - Order issued against Simon Déry

March 11, 2011AMF reaches agreement with St-Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company

March 08, 2011CSA's Free Mobile Money Management App helps track saving and spending

March 07, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Freeze order extension

March 07, 2011Not responsible by reason of mental disorders - AMF appeals decision rendered in respect of Denis Patry

March 03, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators caution against online investment fraud

March 02, 2011Cease trade order - Voyageur Foundation and representatives not authorized to operate in Québec

March 01, 2011Aiding with illegal distributions and illegal practice as dealer - Luc Tessier guilty

February 25, 2011Mount Real and Norshield - Nick Mylonakis, William Marston and René Proteau fined

February 22, 2011AMF Enforcement Activity - Sterner sanctions in 2010

February 22, 2011Canadian Securities Regulators' 2010 Enforcement Report Indicates More Violators Facing Jail Time for Breaching Securities Laws

February 21, 2011Illegal Practice as Mutual Fund Representative - Alan Murphy fined $26,000

February 16, 2011Triglobal - 2008-004 - Notice of hearing

February 16, 2011Norbourg Class Action - Final Agreement Reached

February 15, 2011Raphaël Huppé, Vida Pharma Internation Corporation and Effective Control Corporation - Service of hearing notice

February 15, 2011Carrefour - Notice of hearing

February 15, 2011Online Videos and Contest Offer Youth Chance to Get Financially Fit and Win Big

February 09, 2011Possible Ponzi Scheme - Cease Trade and Freeze Orders Against Alain Péloquin

February 04, 2011Tanzanite - AMF files 144 charges and seeks fines totalling over $2 million

February 03, 2011Illegal Practices and Distributions - AMF files 633 charges and seeks nearly $11 million in fines

February 02, 2011Acamex Capital Corporation - Peter Krauth fined $61,500

January 31, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Freeze order extension

January 27, 2011Fraud in Classifieds Ads - Normand Bouchard found guilty

January 24, 2011Mount Real - Paul Messier Jr fined $104,000

January 21, 2011Bill Rice named new chair of the Canadian Securities Administrators

January 20, 2011C'est votre argent on Argent television channel - Guy Mongrain collaborates with AMF once again

January 19, 2011Norbourg Class Action - Agreement in Principle Reached Between Parties

January 18, 2011Financière Hélios Capital - Service of Decision by Bureau

January 17, 2011Cease trade order on units of LaSalle Funds

January 12, 2011Progressive Management Limited - AMF files 239 charges and seeks over $2.1 million in fines

January 07, 2011Triglobal - 2007-033 - Service of request for freeze order extension