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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hearing Notice - CIRO to Hold a Disciplinary Hearing for Kevin Douse
TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - An initial appearance has been scheduled under the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to set a date for a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Kevin Douse. The initial appearance is open to the public unless the hearing panel orders otherwise. The date for the disciplinary hearing will be made available at Initial Appearance Date: July 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (Eastern Time) Location: Toronto, Ontario (via videoconference) Members of the public who would like to obtain further particulars should fill out this form. The hearing concerns allegations that Kevin Douse: (a) misappropriated or otherwise failed to account for monies that he obtained from clients and other individuals, and (b) failed to cooperate with an investigation by CIRO Staff into his conduct. The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at: Douse, Kevin – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations The alleged violations occurred while Kevin Douse was a Registered Dealing Representative with Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. in the Orillia, Ontario area. Kevin Douse is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada's debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians' trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO's website. Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated investment firms is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322. CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms. SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
02-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Hearing Notice - CIRO to Hold a Disciplinary Hearing for Kevin Douse
TORONTO, June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - An initial appearance has been scheduled under the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to set a date for a disciplinary hearing in the matter of Kevin Douse. The initial appearance is open to the public unless the hearing panel orders otherwise. The date for the disciplinary hearing will be made available at Initial Appearance Date: July 2, 2025 at 10:00 am (Eastern Time) Location: Toronto, Ontario (via videoconference) Members of the public who would like to obtain further particulars should fill out this form. The hearing concerns allegations that Kevin Douse: (a) misappropriated or otherwise failed to account for monies that he obtained from clients and other individuals, and (b) failed to cooperate with an investigation by CIRO Staff into his conduct. The Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations, which set out the allegations, are available at: Douse, Kevin – Notice of Hearing and Statement of Allegations The alleged violations occurred while Kevin Douse was a Registered Dealing Representative with Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. in the Orillia, Ontario area. Kevin Douse is not currently registered in the securities industry in any capacity. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is the national self-regulatory organization that oversees all investment dealers, mutual fund dealers and trading activity on Canada's debt and equity marketplaces. CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians' trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments. For more information, visit All information about disciplinary proceedings relating to current and former member firms and individual registrants under the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (for investment dealers), the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules (for mutual fund dealers) and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) is available on CIRO's website. Background information regarding the qualifications and disciplinary history, if any, of advisors currently employed by CIRO-regulated investment firms is available free of charge through the AdvisorReport service. Information on how to make dealer, advisor or marketplace-related complaints is available by calling 1-877-442-4322. CIRO investigates possible misconduct by its member firms and individual registrants. It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms. SOURCE Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Baldur's Gate 3 publisher criticices Randy Pitchford's $80 Borderlands 4, calls it gross
Michael Douse, publishing director of Larian Studios, has criticised Gearbox Software boss Randy Pitchford over his recent remarks on the pricing of the upcoming Borderlands 4, calling them 'gross' amid ongoing cost-of-living concerns. Pitchford sparked backlash after suggesting that 'real fans' would 'find a way' to purchase Borderlands 4 even if it launched at an $80 price point — a significant increase compared to typical game costs. He cited paying $80 for a Sega Genesis game 30 years ago as justification, a claim many see as out of touch with current economic realities. Douse, whose studio developed Baldur's Gate 3, called Pitchford's comment 'gross.' on social media: 'Inflation exists (we give inflation bumps for example to employees) and price increases can make sense, but saying 'real fans will find a way' is gross because it assumes your game is more important during a cost of living crisis than, for example, making it day to day.' He added: 'Real fans are people who love & understand what you do, keep track, and engage with your stuff regardless of how much they spend.' Inflation exists (we give inflation bumps for example to employees) and price increases can make sense, but saying "real fans will find a way" is gross because it assumes your game is more important during a cost of living crisis than, for example, making it day to day. — Very AFK (@Cromwelp) May 20, 2025 When asked whether Baldur's Gate 3 would ever have an $80 price tag, Douse said even if it did, 'we would probably not suggest people do whatever they can to buy it, lest they not be real fans.' Neither publisher 2K Games nor parent company Take-Two Interactive have confirmed the final price of Borderlands 4, due for release this September. However, Pitchford's comments have already stirred discontent among fans, with some resorting to review-bombing the Borderlands series on Steam amid concerns over new user agreements. The $80 price point, if confirmed, would place Borderlands 4 among the most expensive mainstream video games, prompting broader discussions about affordability and value in the gaming industry during challenging economic times.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU DL D'Quan Douse gets minicamp invite from San Francisco 49ers
MSU DL D'Quan Douse gets minicamp invite from San Francisco 49ers D'Quan Douse has received an invitation to the San Francisco 49ers minicamp Add Michigan State defensive lineman D'Quan Douse to the list of Spartans that will be getting a chance to make it in the NFL. Douse was not selected in the 2025 NFL Draft this past weekend, but on Monday it was announced that he has received an invitation to the San Francisco 49ers' minicamp. Michigan State formerly announced the Douse minicamp news via a post on social media. Douse transferred to Michigan State for his graduate senior season at Michigan State this past year. In his lone season with the Spartans, Douse recorded 25 tackles (5.5 for loss) and one sack in 11 games. He started nine of those games for the Spartans. Prior to coming to Michigan State, Douse played five seasons at Georgia Tech. He appeared in 44 games for the Yellow Jackets, recording 69 tackles (nine for loss) and 5.5 sacks. Stay with Spartans Wire for additional post-NFL Draft coverage surrounding Michigan State. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Toronto Sun
26-04-2025
- Toronto Sun
Central Ontario financial advisor charged in $1.8M fraud investigation
Published Apr 26, 2025 • 1 minute read An Ontario Provincial Police patch is seen in Ottawa, Sept. 29, 2024. Photo by Spencer Colby / Files / The Canadian Press ORILLIA — Police in central Ontario have laid a dozen charges against a financial advisor who is alleged to have stolen more than $1.8 million from clients. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Ontario Provincial Police says the local advisor is charged with defrauding the public and eleven counts of uttering a forged document. They say 40-year-old Kevin Douse, of the Township of Severn, was arrested Thursday after a 16-month investigation. Police allege some clients were asked to provide investment funds by cheque payable to Douse instead of payable to the investment company, adding roughly $1.8 million is suspected to have been misallocated. In some cases, Douse is accused of forging investment and insurance paperwork to hide the misallocation of funds. Police say investors should regularly review investment statements and keep track of all transactions to ensure funds are directed into intended products. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Columnists Editorial Cartoons Federal Elections Toronto & GTA Crime
