February 20, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Russia's CRFIN blacklists investment project Leveron

Russia's Centre for Regulation in OTC Financial Instruments and Technologies (CRFIN) today added another entry to its list of fraudulent investment companies: Leveron (https://leveron.org/), a brand of Worldwide Finance Group Ltd. CRFIN's attention was drawn to the online project after numerous complaints by investors. The company, which offers a range of investment services to clients…

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February 20, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

JPMorgan takes its stake in Plus500 back down to 5.19%

Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS), the CFD broker famous for its efficient marketing and robust financial metrics, today published an announcement on some changes in shareholdings. According to the announcement, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) sold 3,024,198 shares in the broker on February 19, 2015. This leaves the investment bank with 5,957,023 shares in Plus500, which is…

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February 20, 2015 BY Maria Nikolova

Dukascopy to set leverage on EUR pairs at 1:30 over the weekend

Switzerland-based retail Forex broker Dukascopy has announced it will introduce a specific leverage of 1:30 on all currency pairs with the euro (EUR) over the coming weekend. The new margin requirements become effective today (February 20, 2015) at 18:00 GMT, with the specific leverage to be removed after market opening on Sunday night. The broker…

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February 20, 2015 BY LeapRate Staff

FXCM Inc shares dip back below $2 as investors begin to lose faith

The change in the effective capital structure at FXCM Inc (NYSE:FXCM) following the $300 million lifeline it received last month from Leucadia National Corp (NYSE:LUK) has left the investment community somewhat unsure as to how to value FXCM going forward. That, as well as how the events of January 15 have affected FXCM's business prospects. Immediately…

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February 20, 2015 BY Andrew Saks-McLeod

State of Texas jails FX fraudster for 97 months

Kevin G. White pleaded guilty on Dec. 11, 2013, to committing mail fraud in connection with a commodity trading fraud scheme, and was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone. White was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,926,870

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