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Earn up to 750 bonus miles when you shop online via AIR MILES Shops + MORE Aug 12th
The AIR MILES Mix and Match promotion for shopping online via AIR MILES Shops has returned! It's timing is perfect for all your back to school shopping. Last seen in March the promotion provides members the opportunity to earn up to 750 bonus AIR MILES Rewards Miles. It is a tiered.... More »
July 13 Update: Aeroplan extends Carrot Rewards partnership, Air Canada to open new lounge in St. John's & more! + MORE Jul 13th
Aeroplan has renewed their partnership with Carrot Rewards with a multi-year agreement. The extended partnership will enable Aeroplan Members in Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador and very soon throughout the rest of Canada to continue to earn miles on the following: • Downlo.... More »
Earning Stories: 2,500 Aeroplan Miles on an Avis SUV rental + MORE May 25th
Welcome to the another post in the Earning Stories series right here on Rewards Canada. For years we have provided you with the details on earning points and miles (both regular earning and bonus opportunities) and these stories show the actual offers in action. This earning story is for a rental .... More »
From wineries to home decor stores we have another great update to confirmed multiplier locations for the American Express Cobalt Card Sep 18th
Another shout out to the Rewards Canada community for providing us even more merchants for our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations feature. The list keeps growing every week and is a good way for you to check where you can earn the amazing 5x points per dollar on the Co.... More »
Final week? The best ever bonus on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Apr 23rd
The current best ever bonus of up to 55,000 Avion Rewards points on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite card is set to end on April 30, 2023. This is one of the easiest welcome bonuses to achieve in the market and great for someone looking to quickly get a lot of points that they can […]
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Banks reach $154.3 million settlement on “dark pool” fraud
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – Two major global banks, Barclays and Credit Suisse, are paying a combined $154.3 million to settle government investigations that they misled clients about being able to safely trade on their “dark pool” financial exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York Attorney General’s office said Sunday.
The banks left their customers on these private exchanges vulnerable to “predatory, high-frequency traders” that could intercept and profit off their financial transactions, despite assurances by Barclays and Credit Suisse to the contrary, according to a statement the New York Attorney General.
“These cases mark the first major victory in the fight to combat fraud in dark pool trading,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in the statement. “We will continue to take the fight to those who aim to rig the system and those who look the other way.”
Zurich-based Credit Suisse, a major firm on Wall Street, said it was “pleased to have resolved these matters…
The banks left their customers on these private exchanges vulnerable to “predatory, high-frequency traders” that could intercept and profit off their financial transactions, despite assurances by Barclays and Credit Suisse to the contrary, according to a statement the New York Attorney General.
“These cases mark the first major victory in the fight to combat fraud in dark pool trading,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in the statement. “We will continue to take the fight to those who aim to rig the system and those who look the other way.”
Zurich-based Credit Suisse, a major firm on Wall Street, said it was “pleased to have resolved these matters…
