FCA warning
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Options Tech Limited t/a MWM Markets

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company Options Tech Limited t/a MWM Markets. Options Tech Limited is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also…

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Euronext
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

B&S Group listed on Euronext Amsterdam

B&S Group (ticker symbol: BSGR), a global distribution partner for consumer goods, began trading on Euronext Amsterdam today. The listing follows the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), with a total offering of € 358 million. Based on a reference price of € 14.50 per share, the total market capitalisation of B&S Group at opening was…

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clone firm FCA warning
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against Automatix Top Limited clone firm

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put out details of the cloned firm Automatix Top Limited. Fraudsters are using the details of firms, authorised by the FCA, to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics…

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Frankfurt Stock Exchange
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

DWS Group listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Deutsche Börse has announced that DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000DWS1007) was listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange today. Its shares opened trading at €32.55 following an issue price of €32.50. Lead managers included Deutsche Bank and Citigroup Global Markets, with Deutsche Bank and Kepler Cheuvreux acting as designated…

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March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA and ASIC strengthen cooperation on FinTech

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ASIC informed that they have signed an Enhanced Cooperation Agreement between their Innovation Hubs to extend their existing agreement of cooperation and coordination on fintech innovation. This agreement forms part of the broader Fintech Bridge signed by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Australian Treasurer.…

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FCA warning
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against BECFD firm

UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its latest warning against an unregulated financial services provider targeting UK consumers. The FCA’s latest warning is against the company BECFD. BECFD is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation:…

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Cboe Global Markets becomes designated listing exchange in Japan for U.S. equities
March 23, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Cboe Global Markets becomes listing exchange in Japan for U.S. equities

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBOE) has announced that the Japanese Financial Services Authority (JFSA) has added Cboe Global Markets – U.S. Equities to the regulator’s list of Designated Foreign Financial Instrument Exchanges. Cboe’s recognition by the JFSA eases regulations related to disclosures for retail investors and certain discretionary accounts, a change that is expected…

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Joe Rundle Markets.com CEO
March 23, 2018 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Joe Rundle leaves ThinkMarkets to become Markets.com CEO

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned that longtime Retail FX executive Joe Rundle has left his position as Director of Trading and Partnerships at ThinkMarkets, and joined Markets.com as its new CEO. Markets.com is the Retail FX brand name of CySEC licensed Safecap Investments Ltd., owned ultimately by Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC). Joe Rundle has been in the…

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