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AI lawsuits surge to dominate securities class action filings in 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer just reshaping investment portfolios, it is reshaping the litigation landscape around them.

Trump’s Court Losses Leave Taxpayers Facing Millions in Legal Fees

Federal agencies can be required to pay attorneys' fees when they lose in court under a 1980 law meant to ensure individuals, small businesses and nonprofits aren't priced out of suing the government.

FINRA: RBC’s AML Rules Risked Missing Red Flags

According to the brokerage regulator, flawed surveillance systems at RBC Capital Markets’ wealth management division failed to detect suspicious transactions that should have triggered alerts.

Court Denies Merrill’s Attempt to Restart OpenArc/Dynasty Lawsuit

The federal judge denied a temporary restraining order, but according to court documents, the case paused last fall

Betterment Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Accounts

A New Jersey client claims the robo advisor profited by sweeping excess cash into deposit accounts with participating banks that did not generate interest.

Bank of Canada expected to hold key interest rate at 2.25%

Along with Wednesday’s interest rate decision, the Bank of Canada will reveal its latest economic and inflation forecasts.

Insurers allege Bank of America cleared $1M in flagged transfers

Two insurers already paid the claim - now they want the bank to cover every cent

Brazilian banks may tighten client checks after U.S. move

Designation of PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist groups could lead financial institutions to take a stricter stance on risk

Edelman Financial Engines To Appeal Decision in Mariner Lawsuit

The wealth management firm is taking its case to a federal appeals court after a judge ruled that Edelman hadn't established its trade-secrets case against Mariner.

Advisors still have questions on Trump Accounts ahead of July 4 launch

Regulators have made some progress.

SCB freeze denies 16 banks capital relief

Lower DFAST depletion would have cut buffers for many, but First Citizens avoids higher SCB

JPMorgan Sues Advisor Who Jumped to Morgan Stanley

Brian Krauthamer was a private client advisor at a JPMorgan bank branch in Florida.

Big six bank fined $4.25 million for inaccurate credit card statements

The bank refunded $22.4 million and donated $299,000 to customers it could not locate

A&O Shearman advises on Bank of Montreal’s USD2.75 billion medium-term notes offering

Bank of Montreal is the eighth-largest bank in North America by assets

US student debt repayment system is being overhauled – here’s what to know

Borrowers face stricter payment timelines after Biden-era Save repayment plan was ended by Donald Trump

U.S. bank regulators are making AI a core focus of every routine bank examination

The OCC and Federal Reserve are asking banks detailed questions about AI governance, vendor risk, and kill switches during standard exams

Bank of Canada likely to hold on weaker-than-expected growth, economists say

The central bank makes its next rate announcement on Wednesday

Franklin’s Western Asset Management settles SEC case for $100m

The SEC said the group had “failed to take reasonable steps to detect and prevent this conduct by its former co-CIO”.

Regulators Didn’t Speak to US Fund at Heart of Segantii Trial

It was the latest chapter in a trial that has already thrown the spotlight on how hedge funds and Wall Street banks talk ahead of deals

Mastercard secures New York BitLicense

New York’s BitLicense framework establishes comprehensive requirements related to consumer protection, cybersecurity, financial integrity and operational resilience.

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