The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) license of Michael James Haley after finding he has ceased to carry on a financial services business. Mr Haley's AFS license cancellation became effective on 1 November 2017. ASIC may suspend or cancel an AFS license, by giving written notice, if…
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Hong Kong retail forex broker KVB Kunlun Financial Group Ltd (HKG:8077) has announced that it has received approval from regulatory authorities to move its share listing from the “Growth Enterprise Market” (or GEM) to the HKEX Main Board. KVB shares will begin trading on the HKEX Main Board as of next Friday, December 15. Shares of KVB more than doubled…
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Bitcoin has passed $17,000 on almost all major exchanges on December 7th, 2017. As the digital currency skyrockets, many of us ponder upon what is happening and how it is possible for something that was worth $100 back in 2011, to multiply its value by 170 times for 6 years. From a currency associated with…
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Risk and compliance solutions provider Wolters Kluwer has announced that Ustocktrade Securities, Inc. (USTS), the first alternative trading system designed exclusively for retail investors, has selected Wolters Kluwer’s GainsKeeper Brokerage solution for cost basis reporting. The solution uses a suite of smart tools that helps firms calculate, track and report cost basis, adjusted for corporate…
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Global retail forex and multi-asset broker HotForex has announced that it has started offering Premium Trader Tools, a collection of advanced trading applications which can be downloaded and installed on MT4 platforms. A HotForex spokesperson said: Making more informed and confident trading decisions is now more possible than ever with Premium Trader Tools! Our clients have…
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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) deepened ties with regulators in Hong Kong today signing two cooperation agreements to enhance collaboration in financial technology (FinTech) innovation. The agreements reinforce the existing strong relationship between the authorities in the two markets, which cooperate in the regulation of the financial services sector and FinTech businesses. The DFSA…
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Next Group Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:PLKD) announced today that on December 6, 2017 the Company has completed its acquisition of 51% of SDI NEXT Distribution LLC, previously announced August 24 as a Letter of Intent (Letter of Intent to Acquire Majority Interest in SDI Next Distributors LLC) with Fisk Holdings, LLC. As Managing Member of the…
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ASIC informed that it has updated its guidance on conflicted remuneration to more closely reflect a range of regulatory changes since the guide was issued in 2013. The updated Regulatory Guide 246 Conflicted and other banned remuneration (RG 246), previously titled Conflicted remuneration) now includes guidance on the operation of the incoming life insurance remuneration…
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CGanga is the new think tank formed under the aegis of NMCG and one of its stated objectives is to make India a world leader in river and water science. The Centre is headquartered at IIT Kanpur and represents all the leading science and technological institutes of the country. In addition, it is responsible for…
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Rob Gruppetta, Head of the Financial Crime Department at the UK financial regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made a speech yesterday regarding artificial intelligence keeping criminal funds out of the financial system. The speech was delivered to the FinTech Innovation in AML and Digital ID regional event, London, and included highlights such as: Criminals…
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