Securities and Exchange Commission proposes Transaction Fee Pilot for NMS Stocks
June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Kathryn A. Pyszka named as Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in the SEC’s Chicago office

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Kathryn A. Pyszka has been named an Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in the SEC’s Chicago Office. Ms. Pyszka succeeds Timothy L. Warren, who retired from the SEC in January. In her new role, Ms. Pyszka will co-lead the Chicago Office’s Enforcement program with Robert Burson, who…

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Hong Kong SFC
June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Hong Kong SFC includes A shares in MSCI Emerging Markets Index

MSCI announced today that beginning in June 2018, it will include A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Mr Ashley Alder, the SFC’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: The inclusion of A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index signifies the growing importance of the A-share market to international investors, and will further strengthen Hong…

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fca warning
June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

FCA warns against East Coast Law Firm 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 firm East Coast Law Firm. East Coast Law Firm is not authorised by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK and is also carrying…

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June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

OSC launches revamped investor education website GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today launched a newly redesigned and mobile-friendly GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca is an investor education website that provides investors with unbiased information and interactive resources to help them make informed investment decisions. The OSC has redeveloped the website from the ground up to enable visitors using mobile devices and tablets to engage…

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June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

Quantave begins closed beta testing on institutional digital currency liquidity gateway

Quantave, the complete trade life-cycle infrastructure for digital assets, announced that has officially entered their closed beta-testing phase today. The infrastructure opens the digital assets market to institutional traders and investors, transforming the way they engage and transact with this dynamic market, whilst ensuring the safety and security of their assets. Quantave is now rigorously…

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Regulation
June 21, 2017 BY Valentina Kirilova

ASIC reports on decisions to cut red tape

ASIC has released its latest report outlining decisions on relief applications, highlighting ASIC’s efforts to reduce red-tape and achieve a practical, positive outcome for companies seeking some regulatory flexibility. The granting of relief which has a net regulatory benefit, or which facilitates business or cuts red tape without harming stakeholders, is an important part of…

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Hirose UK regulated binary options
June 21, 2017 BY LeapRate Staff

Exclusive: Hirose UK revenues drop 47% as Binary Options bet fails

LeapRate Exclusive... LeapRate has learned via regulatory filings that Hirose Financial UK Ltd., the FCA regulated arm of Japanese retail forex brokerage group Hirose Tusyo Inc (TYO:7185), saw its Revenues tumble by 47% in Fiscal 2017 (year ended March 31, 2017) to just £496,000, down from £928,000 last year. Hirose UK also reported a net loss…

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