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Cyberattacks escalate amid Israel-Iran conflict

1 week ago | insurancebusinessmag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Insurance News By Jun 20, 2025 Share The long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified in the digital realm, marked by a surge in cyberattacks targeting financial institutions and critical infrastructure. The escalation reflects a decades-old rivalry between the two nations, both known for advanced cyber capabilities, a Bloomberg report noted.
Uber raises concerns over proposed Hong Kong regulations

1 week ago | insurancebusinessmag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Insurance News By Jun 20, 2025 Share Ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc. has issued a warning to its users and drivers in Hong Kong about possible impacts of upcoming government regulations that may impose new limits on its operations, including insurance restrictions. The San Francisco-based company recently emailed 30,000 drivers and 1.5 million users in Hong Kong, cautioning that proposed rules could lead to a cap on the number of drivers or vehicles allowed on the platform.
RAA awards $5,000 grants to 22 SA community groups

1 week ago | insurancebusinessmag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Insurance News By Jun 20, 2025 Share Twenty-two community organisations and not-for-profits across South Australia have been awarded grants of up to $5,000 through the 2025 RAA Grassroots Giving program. Announced last week, these grants aim to support initiatives that make a difference in the lives of RAA members and the wider South Australian community, focusing on local improvement and environmental sustainability.
Tribunal orders over $27 million in penalties for Bridging Finance fraud

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Jonalyn Cueto

Penalty order follows conviction in case affecting over 25,000 investors By Jun 19, 2025 The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has ordered David and Natasha Sharpe, the architects of the Bridging Finance Inc. investment scheme, along with former chief compliance officer Andrew Mushore, to pay more than $27 million in penalties following their conviction for investment fraud. The ruling, announced Wednesday, comes after their conviction in October 2024.
Tribunal orders over $27 million in penalties for Bridging Finance fraud

1 week ago | finance.einnews.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Penalty order follows conviction in case affecting over 25,000 investors By Jonalyn Cueto Jun 19, 2025 Share The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has ordered David and Natasha Sharpe, the architects of the Bridging Finance Inc. investment scheme, along with former chief compliance officer Andrew Mushore, to pay more than $27 million in penalties following their conviction for investment fraud.
Canada sees flat population growth as immigration slows

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Cooling immigration could have big implications for the national housing and mortgage markets By 19 Jun. 2025 Canada’s population growth came to a near halt in the first quarter of 2025 as stricter immigration rules took effect, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday. The country added just 20,107 people between January and March, marking essentially zero quarterly growth.
Ottawa pledges to table open banking legislation soon

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

The mortgage industry has long advocated for an overhaul of banking structures By 19 Jun. 2025 The federal government says it remains committed to implementing open banking and intends to introduce the necessary legislation at the “earliest opportunity,” following concerns from industry leaders that the initiative has lost momentum.
Former Bridging Finance executives ordered to repay over $27m in investment fraud case

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Decades of trust undone by internal betrayal, tribunal says By 19 Jun. 2025 The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has ordered former Bridging Finance Inc. executives David and Natasha Sharpe, along with ex-chief compliance officer Andrew Mushore, to pay more than $27 million in penalties following their convictions for investment fraud in October 2024.
DLCG launches new non-B20 residential lender

1 week ago | mpamag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Mortgage giant unveils borrowing solution for Canadians who don’t meet traditional financing criteria By 19 Jun. 2025 Mortgage broker network giant Dominion Lending Centres Group (DLCG) has announced the launch of Heartwood Financial Group, a non-B20 residential mortgage lender it says is aimed at serving an often-overlooked segment of the Canadian housing market.
Neighbourliness key to safer homes in New Zealand

1 week ago | insurancebusinessmag.com | Jonalyn Cueto

Insurance News By Jun 19, 2025 Share A new nationwide survey commissioned by AMI indicates that strong neighbourhood ties may play a vital role in preventing petty crime in New Zealand. Findings show that community-minded behaviour, particularly among women and older adults, is helping to improve residential security across the country. The study reveals that seniors aged over 65 are more likely than any other age group to monitor neighbours’ homes when they are away.